Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Colombia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Colombian Visa.
- Passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Colombia Visa for Egyptians
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.
Ayahuasca (or yage) used for spiritual cleansing is unsafe and can cause serious illnesses or death. Avoid any form of spiritual cleansing.
Types of Colombia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 working days | 180 days |
| Business visa | 5 working days | 180 days |
| Work visa | 5 working days | 3 years |
| Medical visa | 5 working days | 2 years |
| Student visa | 5 working days | 3 years |
| Transit visa | 5 working days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for Colombia Visa
- Passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Colombia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners applying for this visa do so with the intention of visiting Colombia for the purpose of leisure, tourism, and cultural interest.
- This visa allows foreign nationals to visit their friends and relatives residing in the country.
- If your purpose of traveling to Colombia is to visit your friend or relative in the country, you are required to present a letter of invitation from your host. The letter should be accompanied by a valid means of identification of the host.
- Holders of this visa can visa are allowed to attend festivals and events that are of interest to them.
- This visa can be granted for up 2 years but the maximum period of stay for each visa applicant is 180 days.
- Applicants who are employed should ensure they provide a letter from their employer. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state confirmation of leave.
- If the applicant is a minor, the unabridged original copy of the minor’s birth certificate must be provided. A letter of consent must also be provided if the applicant is traveling with one or none of his/her parents.
- Foreigners cannot be paid for the services they render during their time in the country.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
Colombia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to business travelers visiting Colombia with the intention of carrying out business activities.
- Foreigners who have the intention of engaging in market studies, direct investment plans or procedures of a commercial company are eligible to apply for this visa.
- This visa allows foreign business travelers to negotiate and sign business contracts during business meetings with their partners.
- Holders of this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
- This visa allows a maximum stay of 180 continuous days in Colombia.
- An official letter of invitation from your partner company in Colombia is required. The letter must be printed on the company letterhead and must state the duration and purpose of the visit.
- The letter must state who will be responsible for the applicant’s finances during the applicant’s time in the country.
- If the applicant is employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer is required. The letter should state awareness and allowance of the business leave.
- Foreigners cannot receive payments for the services you render while you are in the country.
- You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of this visa.
Colombia Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have been hired to fill a position in a Colombian company.
- Before applying for this visa, ensure that you have been employed by a company in Colombia.
- An employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee is required. The letter must state the job description of the applicant and the terms of employment.
- Proof that there was no Colombian willing to take up the job that you were offered at the time the job was offered to you.
- This visa is valid for 3 years. When the duration of the employment contract is less than three years, the validity of the visa is reduced.
- Bank statements of the employer for the last 6 months prior to the visa application is required.
- Proof that the applicant of this visa will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to other Colombian nationals is required.
- International Vaccination against yellow fever should be provided.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
Colombia Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreign nationals with the intention of visiting Colombia to seek and receive medical treatment.
- Foreigners who want to accompany people who need medical treatment in the country can also apply for this visa.
- A certificate from the applicant’s local physician in Egypt stating the nature of the applicant’s illness and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in Colombia is required.
- A certificate issued by the health care institution in Colombia which is willing to accept and treat the specific medical treatment needed by the applicant should be provided.
- Any other correspondence between the applicant’s local doctor and the medical institution in Colombia is required.
- Proof that the applicant can pay for the medical fees and any extra costs that may arise is required.
- If the applicant is a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided. It should be accompanied by a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor.
- Holders of this visa cannot be paid for the services they render while they are in the country.
- Receipt of the non-refundable visa application fee is required.
Colombia Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners who have been enrolled in any of the academic institutions in the country are eligible to apply for this visa.
- A letter of acceptance from the institution that the applicant has been accepted into is required. The letter should indicate the course of study and the duration of the study programme.
- Applicants must provide the certificates and transcripts obtained for the schools they previously attended.
- Foreign students are allowed to work part-time when school is on break and full-time when school is in session.
- If the applicant is under the age of 18 years, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required.
- This visa type can be extended to cover the duration of the applicant’s study programme.
- Non-citizens of Egypt should ensure they provide a copy of their residence permit.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
Colombia Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued with the intention of transiting through Colombia to their destination country.
- Applicants of this visa have the intention of joining a connecting flight from an airport in Colombia to their destination country.
- Flight ticket of the destination country must be provided.
- The applicant of this visa must be in possession of the visa and other entry permits of their destination country.
- The visa holder can remain in Colombia for a maximum period of 24 hours.
- This visa allows its holders multiple entries to the country for a period of thirty days.
- During your time in the country, you cannot be gainfully employed or take up a course of study.
- You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.
Colombia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
82.00 (USD)
Business visa
82.00 (USD)
Work visa
82.00 (USD)
Medical visa
82.00 (USD)
Student visa
82.00 (USD)
Transit visa
82.00 (USD)
Colombia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
6, Gizera Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
http://elcairo.consulado.gov.co/en
egipto@cancilleria.gov.co
+2 (02) 2736 4203