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Current DossierSubject · United States passportFile · COLOMBIA

Does Colombia require a visa for US citizens?

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Do US citizens need a visa for Colombia?

US citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days in Colombia.

Check official travel adviceUS State Department travel advice — last checked 28 June 2026
Always confirm with the official source before you travel.
VerdictAll Clear

You're good to go.

No visa application needed for United States passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.

Health FileSubject · ColombiaChecked · 22 Jul 2026

Vaccinations for Colombia

Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.

Conditional

Only if arriving from a risk area

Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.

  • Yellow Fever

    Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

Recommended on health grounds

Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.

  • Hepatitis A

    Recommended — food & water borne.

  • Typhoid

    Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.

  • Yellow Fever

    Recommended for most regions below 2,300m.

  • Malaria prevention

    No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.

Official health sources
NHS Fit for Travel · Colombia ↗CDC Travelers' Health · Colombia ↗
→ Read the Yellow Fever briefing

Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.

Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.

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Deep breath. Here's the answer.

As a US passport holder, you do not need a visa for tourist visits to Colombia that are 90 days or less. Ensure your passport is valid for the duration of your stay and complete the online Check-Mig Form before your flight.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportRegular US passport
PurposeTourism
Visa requiredNo, not for short stays
Maximum stay90 days
Passport validityValid at the time of entry and for the duration of your stay. 6 months validity recommended.
Return/onward ticketRecommended, Colombia may deny entry without a return ticket. Verify on the official source.
Arrival formOnline Check-Mig Form
Last checked28 June 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • You must complete Colombia's free Online Check-Mig Form between 1 and 72 hours before your flight.
  • Your passport needs at least 1 blank page for an entry stamp unless enrolled in Migración Automática.
  • The US State Department recommends reconsidering travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and natural disasters.
  • Yellow fever vaccination may be required if coming from certain countries or visiting specific national parks.
  • Colombia may deny entry without a return ticket; however, this is not a firm rule for US citizens and should be verified on the official source.

Before you travel

  • Ensure passport is valid for the duration of your stay (6 months validity recommended).
  • Complete Colombia's free Online Check-Mig Form 1 to 72 hours before your flight.
  • Check if yellow fever vaccination is required based on your itinerary or previous travel history.
  • Consider purchasing travel insurance that covers evacuation, medical expenses, and trip cancellation.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.
  • Review local laws and customs, and heed the US State Department's travel advisory.
  • Carry a copy of your return ticket or onward travel plans.

Common questions

No, a visa is not required for US citizens for tourist stays of 90 days or less.
Further ReadingFile · COLOMBIA

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