Colombia•South AmericaAirport Transit Visa (Type V)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3-5 days
Application Fee
26 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 30 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for travelers in transit through Colombian airports. For layovers at El Dorado or other international airports. Valid for up to 30 days with maximum 24-hour stay in transit area.
The Airport Transit Visa allows international travelers to change flights at Colombian airports without entering the country. Transit is restricted to airport sterile/international areas only.
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Requirements
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, AO, BF, CD, CF, CG, CI, CM, CV, DZ, EG, ER, ET, GH, GM, GN, GQ, GW, HT, IN, IQ, IR, JO, KE, LB, LK, LR, LY, MA, ML, MR, NG, PK, PS, SD, SL, SN, SO, SS, SY, TG, TN, UG, UZ, VN, YE
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Onward travel ticket
Flight confirmation showing exit from Colombia within 24 hours
Final destination visa
If required by destination country
OptionalPassport photo
Optional for airport application
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Quick approval for layovers
- Affordable fee
- Allows flight connections
- Multiple transits permitted
Considerations
- Restricted to airport transit area only
- Maximum 24-hour stay
- Cannot exit airport
- Onward flight ticket required
Application Process
Prepare travel documents
Have passport and proof of onward travel
Confirm transit destination
Have final destination visa if required
Apply at airport
Apply at Colombian consulate or airport before entry
Pay fee
Pay transit visa fee
Proceed to transit area
Stay only in airport international transit areas
Application Forms
Transit Visa Application
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