Colombia visa requirements for Filipinos

Colombian Visa is not required for Filipinos

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Philippine citizens can visit and stay in Colombia on a visa-free (without a visa application) for a duration of 90 days. 
  • The 90 days of stay in Colombia can be used up within 180 days by visiting Colombia multiple times in a year.
  • You are required to present the following documents:
  • An international passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and remaining of a minimum of two blanked pages on your passport for necessary stampings.
  • A return ticket or ticket for those transiting through the country and a visa for their destination countries if required.
  • Provision of proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation when in the country.
  • An arrival card issued to you by the airline you boarded or your cruise ship firm.
  • Provision of a police report showing that you are crime-free.
  • Medical Insurance covering the duration of your entire stay in the country and the presentation of documents confirming the purpose of your travel.
  • Failure to meet all the above-listed document required can deny you an entry Colombia.
  • An airport tax is charged on passengers travelling outside the country.
  • The average expected time for airlines to fly to Bogota, Colombia from Manila, Philippines is 1 day, 1 hour.
  • Some airlines travelling to Colombia from the Philippines are Philippine Airlines, Avianca, Korean Air, American, ANA, United, Asiana and JAL.
  • The standard time zone of Colombia is (GMT-5), while that of the Philippines is also (GMT+8). This indicates Colombia is 13 hours behind the Philippines.
  • The Colombia telephone code is (+57) that serves as a medium for both national and international communication.
  • Colombian banks are inoperative on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
  • Local, foreign or negotiable instruments up to $10,000 must be declared upon your arrival in Colombia.
  • All baggage will be cleared at your last destination in Colombia.
  • A health veterinarian certificate and rabies vaccination certificate must be presented by those travelling with their pets.
  • An authorization issued by the Colombian police departments is required the importation or exportation of arms and ammunition and they must be declared.
  • Bogota is the capital city of Colombia and Colombian Peso (COP) is the official currency used in Colombia.
  • Spanish is the official language spoken in Colombia.
  • The population of Colombia is estimated to be over 49 million people.
  • Christianity is the dominating religion practised in Colombia.
  • Rosario Islands, Catedral de Sal, Lost City etc are the sights to tour when in Colombia.
  • You should budget an average sum of $27 for your daily expenses in Colombia.
  • Some of the local foods of Colombia are fritanga, bunuelo, empanada, tostones, arepa, patacones etc.
  • Colombian power plug types are of type A and B., and the voltage supply of 110V and 60Hz of standard frequency.

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