Colombia Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days, free for most nationalities (extendable to 180 days per year)for 🇱🇰 Sri Lankan citizens travelling to 🇨🇴 Colombia

📋Required Documents1

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  Valid passport (valid 6+ months)

  Many nationals enter visa-free (Permiso PIP) for up to 90 days, extendable to 180/year.

ℹ️What to Expect

Apply for your Colombia Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days, free for most nationalities (extendable to 180 days per year) through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes on arrival — no advance processing required. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Colombia border. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Always verify current requirements with the Colombia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (if applicable)
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  Proof of accommodation in Colombia (if applicable)
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  Proof of onward or return travel (if applicable)

🌐Why Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Colombia

Sri Lankan citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Colombia. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Sri Lankan passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.

⚠️Common Reasons Colombia Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days, free for most nationalities (extendable to 180 days per year) Applications Are Refused6

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  No clear tourist purpose, or an itinerary/onward ticket that is inconsistent or missing on arrival.
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  Insufficient proof of funds or of accommodation for the stay.
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  Exceeding, or seeking to exceed, the 180-day cumulative limit per calendar year, or failing to file the extension (PIP) with Migración Colombia before the initial 90 days expire.
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  Repeated back-to-back entries suggesting de-facto residence rather than tourism.
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  A passport with less than six months’ validity, or a prior overstay or entry ban.
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  Using a tourist entry for paid employment or commercial activity.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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