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Colombia visa for Nigerian citizens

Passport Nigeria
Destination Colombia

Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Colombia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement
e-Visa
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Nigeria passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
  2. Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
  3. Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Nigeria is one of 97 passports in the “e-visa” group for Colombia. See the full Colombia visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in South America for Nigeria passport holders

Colombia is one of 44 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Nigeria passport, which ranks #84 worldwide with a mobility score of 43. Of 12 destinations in South America, 1 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Bolivia Visa on arrival –
Colombia e-Visa –

All visa-free countries for the Nigeria passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Colombia?

Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Colombia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Nigerian citizens apply for Colombia visa online?

Yes. Nigeria passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Colombia, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do Colombia citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Colombia passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Colombia visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Colombia before you book.