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Visa & entry guide

Colombia

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Plan your visit to Colombia with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Colombia

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph
Proof of funds
Travel itinerary
Accommodation/invitation
Return/onward details
Additional documents requested

Passport & documents

Colombia's Foreign Ministry lists Kenya among nationalities requiring a visa, and its visa procedure is handled electronically. (Cancillería)

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph
Employer/company letter
Colombian company invitation
Purpose of business visit
Supporting business documents
Additional documents requested

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Colombia's Foreign Ministry lists Kenya among nationalities requiring a visa, and its visa procedure is handled electronically. (Cancillería)

Kenyan residents using other passports

Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Embassy / mission

Applicants should follow the Colombian Foreign Ministry's online process and the consular instructions generated for their legal place of residence.

Processing guidance

Visa processing is handled electronically; additional information or documentation may be requested. (Cancillería)

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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