Colombia visa requirements for Chadians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Chadians visiting Colombia

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Colombian Visa.

    • A Chadian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
    • Duly completed and signed the visa application form.
    • The parents or legal guardians have to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.
    • Three passport-size photographs (3.5cmx 4.5cm) taken on a white background.
    • The travel document must be completely provided.
    • Proof of financial capability.
    • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
    • Copy of return flight ticket.
    • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
    • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
    • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
    • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
    • Copy of travel itinerary.
    • Applicants are to provide proof of the paid visa application fee.

    Colombia Visa for Chadians

    Facts about Colombia

    Colombia’s coffee plantation is one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country. Asides this, there are other attractions in the country to make tourists go wild during their stay in the country. Tayrona Natural Park offers activities like snorkeling, surfing and various wildlife for tourists’ pleasure. Tourists can go biking and horseback riding trails at the mountains in ‘Eje Cafetero’.
     
    Between 2007 and 2017, the number of tourists visits to Colombia jumped from 0.6 million to 4 million. Tourism is a major driving factor in the Colombian economy as it contributes 2% of the total GDP and 2.5% of the total employment.
     
    Travelers should carry a color photocopy of their passport data page and visa from their passport for identification. Anyone caught having sex with a minor will be punished severely. 

    Types of Colombia Visa

    Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
    Tourist visa 10-12 working days 90 days
    Business visa within 15 working days 6 months
    Medical visa 3-5 working days variable

    General Requirements for Colombia Visa

      • A Chadian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
      • Duly completed and signed the visa application form.
      • The parents or legal guardians have to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.
      • Three passport-size photographs (3.5cmx 4.5cm) taken on a white background.
      • The travel document must be completely provided.
      • Proof of financial capability.
      • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
      • Copy of return flight ticket.
      • Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
      • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
      • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
      • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
      • Copy of travel itinerary.
      • Applicants are to provide proof of the paid visa application fee.
      Colombia Tourist visa Colombia Business visa Colombia Medical visa

      Colombia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

      • The Colombia tourist visa is issued to travellers visiting as a tourist.
      • Applicants who are involved in an event as an artist, athlete, exhibitor, lecturer, jury, contestant, or organization staff member can apply for this visa.
      • This visa can’t be exceeded for more than 90 days.
      • Proof of financial sustainability is to be provided for the duration of stay.
      • This could be in form of bank statements from either the host(if he/she would be sponsoring the trip) or the applicant.
      • Holders of this visa cannot take up either paid or unpaid unemployment while in the country.
      • The Colombia tourist visa does not serve for study purposes.
      • You are to exit the country on or before the visa expires.
      • You are expected to abide by the rules and laws of the country.
      • Proof of the paid visa fee should be provided.
      • Holders of this visa cannot seek public funds while in the country.
      • Applicant must provide their confirmed flight tickets along with their confirm return tickets.
      • Hotel Bookings / Invitation letter from Colombia and their ID proof should be provided.
      • It is advisable for applicants to carry an Original YFC (Yellow Fever Certificate) at the time of travel.

      Colombia Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

      • If an applicant is planning to start a temporary business or work in Colombia then he or she has to apply for Colombia visa for business. 
      • They can also meet up with business partners in order to forge new relationships or strengthen previous ones.
      • Invitation letter from the local Colombia Company along with all the details of your travel, visiting dates is required.
      • Algerian citizens are allowed to extend their visa validity to another 90 days to make it a total of 180 days.
      • The government of Colombian do not grant Business Visa to any visitor identified as a fugitive.
      • The Colombia business visa price is at the discrete of the Colombian embassy in Chad for Chadian citizens.
      • The applicant must provide the invitation letter which explains the whole expenses of the visit of the applicant during his or her journey to Colombia.
      • A certificate of business registration is to be submitted alongside a copy of tax returns.
      • Proof of the paid visa fee is required.
      • You are to exit the country at the end of your business visa.

      Colombia Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

          • Applicants of the Colombian medical visa seek medical treatment in Colombia.
          • You are to provide a letter from the health facility in Colombia confirming that you are to be admitted for treatment and the duration of the treatment is to be sent to the embassy.
          • Copy of payment receipt of fees for medical treatment.
          • A local report from your doctor stating your medical condition and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in Colombia should also be submitted.
          • All the documents should be written in English or Spanish on the institution's letterhead and signed by the person in charge.
            • If you are employed, a letter from your employer stating the allowance of your leave is required. Your status in the company and the duration of your employment should also be stated in the letter.
              • Applicants are required to submit a document which shows that they have the incentive of returning to their country upon the completion of the treatment.
                • Minors are expected to submit a copy of their birth certificate and a letter of consent from the parents if they are travelling with one or none of their parents.
                  • Proof that you have the financial means to cover the medical bill is to be submitted by the applicant.
                    • Proof of payment of visa application fee should be presented during the application process.
                      • Proof of their confirm appointment date from the Colombia hospital along with your medical situation.

                      Colombia Visa Fees

                      Visa Type

                      Sub Types

                      Visa Fees

                      Tourist visa

                      82.00 (USD)

                      Business visa

                      245.00 (USD)

                      Medical visa

                      170.00 (USD)

                      Colombia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Chad

                      Location

                      Address

                      N'Djamena

                      There is currently no Embassy of Colombia in Chad. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries.

                      Frequently Asked Questions

                      Do I need yellow fever vaccine for Colombia?

                      The embassy recommends that all travelers between the ages of 1 – 60 years receive the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before traveling to areas in Colombia.

                      Does Colombia recognize dual citizenship?

                      Dual citizenship is recognized in Colombia. According to the Constitution, any person born overseas to a Colombian parent can be a citizen of Colombia. In order to apply, you will need to go to the consulate with your original birth certificate.

                      Can you drink the water in Colombia?

                      The tap water in Medellin is perfectly safe to drink, there is no need to buy bottled water or worry about the ice in your drink. The water might taste a little chlorinated, but it's convenient to know that you always have a free and safe option for water anywhere in the city.

                      What language is spoken in Colombia?

                      More than 99.2% of Colombians speak the Spanish language; also 65 Amerindian languages, 2 Creole languages and the Romani language are spoken in the country. English has official status in the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina Islands.