All U.S. citizens traveling to Colombia must have a valid U.S. passport to enter and leave Colombia. According to the U.S. Department of State, "U.S. citizens traveling to Colombia do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist stay of 60 days or less." Travelers may be asked to present evidence or proof of intent to return such as a round-trip airline ticket.
Americans must have adequate space in their passport for visas and stamps on arrival and departure. Colombia also requires the passport to be valid for the entire length of the stay.
U.S. tourist visas are acquired when arriving to the country. After departing from the flight, travelers will pass through the immigration authority and receive a visa stamp. Any U.S. citizen traveling to Colombia over land must enter the country at an official border crossing to acquire the visa and to avoid any fines.
According to the U.S. Department of State, "the length of stay granted to travelers is determined by the Colombian immigration officer at the point of entry and will be stamped in your passport. Extensions may be requested by visiting an office of the Colombian immigration authority, known as the Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad, or DAS, after arrival in Colombia."
According to the Embassy of Colombia, visa applications are required for "U.S. citizens holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports who intend to travel to Colombia in official activities for the U.S. government; accredited members of diplomatic missions; employees of international organizations, their family members and domestic employees." Colombian consulate offices are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, Tampa, Fla., and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The national embassy is in Washington, D.C.
Embassy of Colombia
2118 Leroy Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202)-387-8338
colombiaemb.org
