India Visa Requirements for Colombian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Colombian passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is USD 25.
- •
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online on the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- Do not use agents or intermediaries: the Government of India does not authorise anyone to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport, your printed or digital e-Visa approval letter and your travel documents at immigration.
Before you fly
- •All foreign nationals must hold a valid passport and a regular visa or eVisa to enter India, unless exempted under a bilateral arrangement. [1]
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arriving in India. [5]
- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on arrival is only for nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports, so Colombian passport holders must get an eVisa before travelling. [2]
The eArrival Card is arrival information only and is not a visa. [5]
Beware of unofficial agents charging for eVisas or the eArrival card; only the official government portals are authorised. [1] [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Colombian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Can I get a visa on arrival in India?
No. Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports. Colombian passport holders must apply for an eVisa before travelling.
Do I need an eArrival Card?
Yes. Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Colombian citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.