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Colombia Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa Free

French citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days in Colombia, extendable to a maximum of 180 days per year; only a valid passport is required.

Guide last updated September 22, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the duration of the intended stay
  • No visa application form needed for tourism or business visits
  • Proof of onward or return ticket, may be requested by the airline or at the border
  • Proof of sufficient funds, occasionally requested
  • No photo required for entry
  • Biometrics: fingerprint and photo captured at Colombian immigration control on arrival
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory for short stays

Visa types

  • No visa is required for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays, work, or study require applying for a Colombian visa (Visa V for visitors beyond 90 days, Visa M for migrants, or Visa R for residents) through the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online visa platform before or during the stay, depending on the category.

Entry conditions

  • French citizens may enter Colombia without a visa and stay up to 90 days for tourism or business, within a cumulative maximum of 180 days per calendar year. Paid work is not permitted under this status. On arrival, Migración Colombia stamps the passport with the authorized period. Extensions can be requested online through the Migración Colombia portal (PETV, Permiso de Entrada y Permanencia) before the initial period expires, up to the 180-day annual cap.

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for stays up to 90 days
  • Extension (PETV) fee: approximately COP 150,000-250,000 (around USD 35-60), processed online
  • Total cost estimate: none for initial entry, plus extension fee if needed
  • Processing time for entry: immediate at the border
  • Extension processing time: typically a few business days when applied for online in advance

Tips for France travelers

  • Apply for any extension well before the 90-day mark through the official Migración Colombia website to avoid overstay fines
  • A common issue for French travelers is not realizing the 180-day annual cap applies across multiple visits, not just a single trip
  • Keep the digital entry record or passport stamp, as it may be checked on departure or when requesting an extension
  • Overstaying can result in fines proportional to the number of days over and possible entry issues on future trips
  • No embassy visit is needed for stays within the visa-free allowance, simplifying trip planning considerably

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.