How Long Can You Stay in Colombia Without a Visa in 2025?

Colombia welcomes millions of visitors each year under its visa-free entry policy. Travelers from many countries can enter without applying for a visa, but strict limits apply.

In this article, we’ll explain how long you can stay, how to extend your visit, and the rules you need to follow in 2025 to make sure your stay is legal.

How To Stay in Colombia Without a Visa

To take advantage of visa-free travel to Colombia, you must travel with a passport of one of the following countries:

Europe:

Americas:

Oceania:

Asia:

Africa:

When you arrive in Colombia using a passport from one of the above countries, you will receive a 90-day entry stamp. This applies for the following travel purposes:

To stay legally during this period, you need only your passport and the entry stamp.

However, immigration requirements don’t stop there. All air travelers must complete the Check-Mig form online before boarding their flight. This document is checked by airline staff and border officials.

Not having it can mean being denied boarding or delayed at arrival. Many travelers are unaware of this step, so make sure you plan ahead and complete the Check-Mig for both your arrival and departure.

How To Request a 90-Day Extension in Colombia

Colombia offers a straightforward way for tourists to extend their stay. If 90 days is not enough, you can request a single extension of 90 days with Migración Colombia.

To apply, you will need:

If approved, your stay is extended by another 90 days, giving you a total of 180 days in Colombia within a calendar year.

Extensions must be requested before your initial 90 days expire. Make sure to apply at least a week in advance to avoid issues.

Restrictions and Important Rules for 180-Day Stay in Colombia

While Colombia is generous with its visa-free entry policy, there are limits. Travelers can stay a maximum of 180 days in any calendar year without applying for another type of visa.

It doesn’t matter if you leave and come back during the year; once you reach 180 days, you must wait until the following year to re-enter as a tourist.

It’s also important to respect the purpose of your stay. The visa-free entry is for tourism, short visits, or limited business purposes. Working, studying long-term, or volunteering usually requires a separate visa.

Finally, keep in mind that immigration officers have discretion. While extensions are common, approval is not automatic, and you must meet the requirements. Overstaying or ignoring the rules can result in fines and may affect your ability to return to Colombia in the future.

Remember: Visa-free entry does not exempt you from completing the Check-Mig form. It is required for both your arrival and departure, and forgetting it could be just as serious as overstaying your permitted days.

Can I work remotely from Colombia during these 90 days?

For most countries with visa-free entry for tourism, the standard 90-day stay does not legally allow formal employment or local work in Colombia.

However, working remotely for a foreign employer or clients outside Colombia is generally tolerated, as long as you are not earning income from Colombian sources and are not registered as a worker in the Colombian labor system.

If you plan to use Colombia as a base and work remotely beyond casual freelance tasks, you may want to apply for Colombia’s Digital Nomad Visa. This allows remote work for a foreign company and can be valid for up to two years under Resolution 5477 of 2022.