Have you planned your trip to Colombia? If you need a visa to enter the country, don’t worry. We are here to help you. You can apply for your visa online from the comfort of your home. The website is available in Spanish and English, so you can choose the language you are most comfortable with.
Before you begin, we recommend that you read the instructions carefully. Below you will find very useful tips that will help you navigate the online system smoothly. Remember that if you have any doubts during the process, you can always consult the official website of the Colombian Chancellery and find the requirements to apply for a Colombian visa.
The type of visa you must apply for to attend the conference is VISITOR (V) EVENT (VISITANTE (V) EVENTO)
You must make two payments. The first payment will be 42 Euros if the application is made in the Euro zone territory or in Cuba, and 54 US Dollars if the application is made from any other part of the world. Once the visa is approved, a second payment of 101 Euros must be made if the application comes from the Euro zone or Cuba, and 177 US Dollars if it comes from the rest of the world.
Payment can be made by credit card. The page can be glitchy but it will work if you keep trying. If you're unable to make a payment, contact us at visas@hri.global, and we will try to find a solution.
Extra information to make your application go smoothly.
To improve your chances of getting a visa on time, it is advisable to submit the application approximately three months before your travel date. Before making the application take the time to check that you have all the required documents.The website of the Colombian Chancellery often fails, if this happens try another browser.
Consider asking your employer to write a letter explaining that you are employed and that they have given you approval to travel to attend the conference. This letter will need to be translated into Spanish. (See below for a tip on this.)
Where translations into Spanish are required, consider using google translate or deepl and explain that that is how you made the translation. Attach the original to the translation.
You may need a yellow fever vaccination. For more information about yellow fever vaccination, consult your government's travel advice or click below.
1. Copy of the main page of your passport.
2. A recent photograph that meets the following conditions:
✔ A recent color photograph with a plain white background
✔ Size: 4 centimeters high by 3 centimeters wide
✔ Must be looking directly into the camera lens
✔ Your head should be horizontal, centered and fully visible
✔ You eyes should be open and ears should be visible
✔ The photograph should be clear and sharp
✔ No hair or other accessories covering the face are allowed
3. Invitation letter (available for download in your HR25 registration account)
4. Certificate of Incorporation of the conference host, ATS. When you are ready to apply, please contact William at visas@hri.global and he will provide you with this – but please note, this certificate will be valid for only 30 days.
Note: The Chancellery or Colombian Consulates abroad have discretion in granting or not granting a visa. They may also request additional requirements such as:
1. A personal interview
2. Recent proof of employment
3. Travel insurance
4. Flight tickets reservation
5. Hotel reservation
6. Letter justifying your interest in participating in the conference
7. Bank statements for the last 6 months with the bank's stamp and signature
| NATIONALITIES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A COLOMBIAN VISA | |
| Country | For Short Visits |
| Albania | NO |
| Andorra | NO |
| Antigua and Barbuda | NO |
| Argentina | NO |
| Australia | NO |
| Austria | NO |
| Azerbaijan | NO |
| The Bahamas | NO |
| Barbados | NO |
| Belgium | NO |
| Belize | NO |
| Bolivia | NO |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | NO |
| Brazil | NO |
| Brunei Darussalam | NO |
| Bulgaria | NO |
| Canada | NO |
| Chile | NO |
| Costa Rica | NO |
| Croatia | NO |
| Cyprus | NO |
| Czech Republic | NO |
| Denmark | NO |
| Dominica | NO |
| Dominican Republic | NO |
| Ecuador | NO |
| El Salvador | NO |
| Estonia | NO |
| Fiji | NO |
| Finland | NO |
| France | NO |
| Georgia | NO |
| Germany | NO |
| Greece | NO |
| Grenada | NO |
| Guatemala | NO |
| Guyana | NO |
| Honduras | NO |
| Hungary | NO |
| Iceland | NO |
| India | NO |
| Indonesia | NO |
| Ireland | NO |
| Israel | NO |
| Italy | NO |
| Jamaica | NO |
| Japan | NO |
| Kazakhstan | NO |
| Latvia | NO |
| Liechtenstein | NO |
| Lithuania | NO |
| Luxembourg | NO |
| Malta | NO |
| Marshall Islands | NO |
| Mexico | NO |
| Micronesia | NO |
| Moldova | NO |
| Monaco | NO |
| Montenegro | NO |
| Morocco | NO |
| North Macedonia | NO |
| New Zealand | NO |
| Norway | NO |
| Oman | NO |
| Palau | NO |
| Panama | NO |
| Papua New Guinea | NO |
| Paraguay | NO |
| Peru | NO |
| The Philippines | NO |
| Poland | NO |
| Portugal | NO |
| Qatar | NO |
| Romania | NO |
| Russian Federation | NO |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | NO |
| Saint Lucia | NO |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | NO |
| Samoa | NO |
| San Marino | NO |
| Serbia | NO |
| Singapore | NO |
| Slovakia | NO |
| Slovenia | NO |
| Solomon Islands | NO |
| South Korea (Republic of Korea) | NO |
| Spain | NO |
| Sweden | NO |
| Switzerland | NO |
| Suriname | NO |
| Trinidad and Tobago | NO |
| Türkiye (preferred name for Turkey) | NO |
| Ukraine | NO |
| United Arab Emirates | NO |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | NO |
| United States of America | NO |
| Uruguay | NO |
| Venezuela | NO |
| Dependent Territories and Special Regions | For Short Visits |
| Aruba (Netherlands) | NO |
| Bonaire (Netherlands) | NO |
| Curaçao (Netherlands) | NO |
| French Guiana (France) | NO |
| French Polynesia (France) | NO |
| Guadeloupe (France) | NO |
| Hong Kong (SAR China) | NO |
| Martinique (France) | NO |
| Mayotte (France) | NO |
| New Caledonia (France) | NO |
| Réunion (France) | NO |
| Saba (Netherlands) | NO |
| Saint Barthélemy (France) | NO |
| Saint Martin (France) | NO |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France) | NO |
| Sint Eustatius (Netherlands) | NO |
| Sint Maarten (Netherlands) | NO |
| Sovereign Military Order of Malta | NO |
| Wallis and Futuna (France) | NO |
| NATIONALITIES THAT REQUIRE A COLOMBIAN VISA | |
| Country | For Short Visits |
| Afghanistan | YES |
| Angola | YES |
| Armenia | YES |
| Bahrain | YES |
| Bangladesh | YES |
| Belarus | YES |
| Benin | YES |
| Bhutan | YES |
| Botswana | YES |
| Burkina Faso | YES |
| Burundi | YES |
| Cambodia | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
| Cameroon | YES |
| Cape Verde | YES |
| Central African Republic | YES |
| Chad | YES |
| People’s Republic of China | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
| Comoros | YES |
| Congo | YES |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | YES |
| People’s Republic of Korea | YES |
| Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | YES |
| Cuba | YES |
| Djibouti | YES |
| East Timor | YES |
| Egypt | YES |
| Equatorial Guinea | YES |
| Eritrea | YES |
| Eswatini | YES |
| Ethiopia | YES |
| Gabon | YES |
| The Gambia | YES |
| Ghana | YES |
| Guinea | YES |
| Guinea-Bissau | YES |
| Haiti | YES |
| India | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
| Iran | YES |
| Iraq | YES |
| Jordan | YES |
| Kenya | YES |
| Kiribati | YES |
| Kyrgyzstan | YES |
| Kosovo | YES |
| Kuwait | YES |
| Democratic Republic of Laos | YES |
| Lebanon | YES |
| Lesotho | YES |
| Liberia | YES |
| Libya | YES |
| Madagascar | YES |
| Malawi | YES |
| Malaysia | YES |
| Maldives | YES |
| Mali | YES |
| Mauritania | YES |
| Mauritius | YES |
| Mongolia | YES |
| Mozambique | YES |
| Myanmar | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
| Namibia | YES |
| Nauru | YES |
| Nepal | YES |
| Nicaragua | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
| Niger | YES |
| Nigeria | YES |
| Pakistan | YES |
| Palestine | YES |
| Rwanda | YES |
| Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic | YES |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | YES |
| Saudi Arabia | YES |
| Senegal | YES |
| Seychelles | YES |
| Sierra Leone | YES |
| Somalia | YES |
| South Africa | YES |
| South Sudan | YES |
| Sri Lanka | YES |
| Sudan | YES |
| Syria | YES |
| Tajikistan | YES |
| Tanzania | YES |
| Thailand | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
| Togo | YES |
| Tonga | YES |
| Tunisia | YES |
| Turkmenistan | YES |
| Tuvalu | YES |
| Uganda | YES |
| Uzbekistan | YES |
| Vanuatu | YES |
| Vietnam | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
| Yemen | YES |
| Zambia | YES |
| Zimbabwe | YES |
| Dependent Territories and Special Regions | For Short Visits |
| Macao (SAR China) | YES |
| Taiwan | YES (Visa exempt if you have a USA or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days at the time of entry to Colombia) |
CheckMig is an immigration form that everyone should complete before arriving in Colombia to make the immigration process go as smoothly as possible. You should complete it 1-72 hours before your arrival in Colombia. It is a very glitchy form and you will need to try many times before it works!
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