Colombia visa requirements for Nigerians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting Colombia

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

  • A Nigerian passport, valid for at least six months beyond the expected date of entry into Colombia.
  • Duly completed and signed application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • A passport photograph taken in white background. Three (3) identical photographs must be submitted. They should be 3 x 3 cm in width and height.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial standing (recent bank statements). 
  • Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate and medical report.

Colombia Visa for Nigerians

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 3 - 5 working days 180 days
Business visa 3 - 5 working days 180 days

General Requirements for Colombia Visa

  • A Nigerian passport, valid for at least six months beyond the expected date of entry into Colombia.
  • Duly completed and signed application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • A passport photograph taken in white background. Three (3) identical photographs must be submitted. They should be 3 x 3 cm in width and height.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial standing (recent bank statements). 
  • Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate and medical report.
Colombia Tourist visa Colombia Business visa

Colombia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Colombia for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
  • All visitors to Colombia must carry a valid passport.
  • A Colombian “tourist” visa isn’t a formal visa; it’s just a stamp in your passport.
  • The fee for the tourist visa is currently $82 and you can pay this at the visa office in Bogota after entering Colombia.
  • The “tourist” visa can be extended by 90 days at any Migración Colombia office in the country.
  • It is quite easy to extend a Colombian tourist visa but one can only stay for a maximum of 180 days in a year.
  • You can submit your visa application online or in person. When submitting in person, you do not need to enclose passport size photographs. Photos are taken during the visa appointment at the consulate itself.
  • Digital photos to be used in online applications must be in JPG format of max size 300KB. All the supporting documents should be ordered into a single PDF.
  • When traveling with funds over $10,000, it must be declared.
  • If you are applying through a visa/travel agency, you must present a letter stating that you are granting them the rights to apply for a visa on your behalf.
  • When you enter Colombia as a tourist, an immigration official will stamp your passport and normally write that it is good for 90 days.
  • But this is at the discretion of the official and can occasionally be shorter.
  • If you overstay your tourist visa time limit, you will have to pay a fine before leaving the country.
  • We recommend that you pay this fine at the Migracion office within at least three days before your departure, so you aren’t delayed at the airport.
  • Fines reportedly start at 380,000 pesos and go up, depending on how long you overstay.

Colombia Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians traveling to Colombia for business purposes.
  • The Colombian business visa may be granted to a foreigner who is accredited as a business person, legal representative, director or executive of a foreign company who wishes to enter the country to establish a commercial presence.
  • The applicant must present a valid passport or travel document during the application. This passport must be in good condition and should have a minimum of two (2) blank pages.
  • The photographs used should be 3X3 cm color, front view and taken against a white background.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Colombian company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
  • Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
  • You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
  • It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
  • A beneficiary visa may be granted to the spouse, permanent partner, parents and children who are economically dependent on the visa holder, following prior proof of the relationship or kinship.

Colombia Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

82.00 (USD)

Business visa

170.00 (USD)

Colombia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Nigeria

Location

Address

Abuja

Colombia currently does not maintain an embassy in Nigeria. Visa applicants are advised to make use of any of the 6 embassies of Colombia in Africa. These embassies are located in Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and South Africa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Colombia??
The official currency in Colombia is the Colombian Peso (pronounced 'pay-so') and in contrast to many of its neighbours, the US dollar - although widely exchanged - really is not generally accepted as money in Colombia at all, so you'll be using pesos throughout your holiday in Colombia.
Is there a Colombian embassy in Nigeria??
No. Colombia currently does not maintain an embassy in Nigeria. Visa applicants are advised to make use of any of the 6 embassies of Colombia in Africa.
How safe is Colombia to travel to??
Colombia is safe to visit, however, like anywhere else in the world, there are areas that travelers need to pay particular attention to.
Is Colombia a Schengen country??
No. Colombia is not one of the 26 Schengen countries.
Dear Sir/Ma, How can I get a visa to Colombia? I will be coming to Colombia for a doctoral research stay for 6months at Agrosavia. However, there is no embassy in Nigeria. How can I get the visa?
Revlon Francis

1 year ago

@revlonsuo@gmail.com

Do I need to submit only Visa application online then bring the rest on appointment day?
How do I process a Colombian visa from Nigeria?
I do I apply for Colombia visa from Nigeria?
Please how can I get a colobian visa with a Nigerian passport?
Is the invitation letter mandatory?