What documents does a China citizen need for a Colombia visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay - Completed online e-Visa application with a scanned passport bio page - Digital passport photo, 3x4cm, white background - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) and return/onward ticket - Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds (typically last 3 months) - Travel itinerary - Biometrics: not required for the e-Visa application itself - Travel health insurance: required for the duration of the stay

What types of visas can China citizens get for Colombia?

- Tourist e-Visa (V type): single or multiple entry, up to 90 days per visit, total validity up to 1-2 years depending on approval, fee approximately USD 60-75 - Business e-Visa: similar validity, requires an invitation letter from a Colombian company, fee approximately USD 60-75 - Transit visa: short validity for connecting travel, lower fee

How do China citizens apply for a Colombia visa?

- Apply via Colombia's official visa portal (linked from cancilleria.gov.co) at least 2-3 weeks before travel - Steps: create an account, complete the application, upload documents (passport, photo, insurance proof, bank statements, itinerary), pay the fee online, submit for review - Fee: approximately USD 60-75, payable by credit/debit card - Processing time: typically 3-5 working days, up to 15 working days during peak periods - Approval arrives as a PDF e-Visa; print and carry it along with your passport

How much does a Colombia visa cost for China citizens?

- E-Visa fee: approximately USD 60-75 - No separate VFS/BLS fee since the application is processed directly online - Total cost estimate: USD 60-80, including mandatory travel insurance (~USD 20-40) - Standard processing time: 3-5 working days (up to 15 in peak season); no official express service

What should China citizens know before traveling to Colombia?

- Apply at least three weeks before travel to allow for peak-season processing delays - Common rejection reason: missing or insufficient proof of funds, or an incomplete itinerary - Purchase travel health insurance that explicitly meets Colombia's coverage requirements before applying - Keep a digital and printed copy of the approved e-Visa - Extensions are handled by Migración Colombia before the current authorization expires

Colombia Visa for China Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Chinese citizens must obtain a Colombian e-Visa before travel, valid for up to 90 days per visit, with a processing fee of around USD 60-75.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
Completed online e-Visa application with a scanned passport bio page
Digital passport photo, 3x4cm, white background
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) and return/onward ticket
Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds (typically last 3 months)
Travel itinerary
Biometrics: not required for the e-Visa application itself
Travel health insurance: required for the duration of the stay

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa (V type): single or multiple entry, up to 90 days per visit, total validity up to 1-2 years depending on approval, fee approximately USD 60-75
Business e-Visa: similar validity, requires an invitation letter from a Colombian company, fee approximately USD 60-75
Transit visa: short validity for connecting travel, lower fee

How to apply online

Apply via Colombia's official visa portal (linked from cancilleria.gov.co) at least 2-3 weeks before travel
Steps: create an account, complete the application, upload documents (passport, photo, insurance proof, bank statements, itinerary), pay the fee online, submit for review
Fee: approximately USD 60-75, payable by credit/debit card
Processing time: typically 3-5 working days, up to 15 working days during peak periods
Approval arrives as a PDF e-Visa; print and carry it along with your passport

Fees & processing time

E-Visa fee: approximately USD 60-75
No separate VFS/BLS fee since the application is processed directly online
Total cost estimate: USD 60-80, including mandatory travel insurance (~USD 20-40)
Standard processing time: 3-5 working days (up to 15 in peak season); no official express service

Tips for China travelers

Apply at least three weeks before travel to allow for peak-season processing delays
Common rejection reason: missing or insufficient proof of funds, or an incomplete itinerary
Purchase travel health insurance that explicitly meets Colombia's coverage requirements before applying
Keep a digital and printed copy of the approved e-Visa
Extensions are handled by Migración Colombia before the current authorization expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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