Colombia visa for South African citizens

Passport

South Africa

Destination

Colombia

South Africa 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 South Africa passport holders need to do

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

South Africa 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 South Africa passport holders

Colombia is one of 29 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the South Africa passport, which ranks #43 worldwide with a mobility score of 98. Of 12 destinations in South America, 10 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Argentina	Visa-free	90 days
Brazil	Visa-free	90 days
Chile	Visa-free	90 days
Ecuador	Visa-free	90 days
Guyana	Visa-free	30 days
Paraguay	Visa-free	90 days
Peru	Visa-free	180 days
Uruguay	Visa-free	90 days
Venezuela	Visa-free	90 days
Bolivia	Visa on arrival	–
Colombia	e-Visa	–

All visa-free countries for the South Africa passport

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Colombia?

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

Can South African citizens apply for Colombia visa online?

Yes. South Africa 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 South Africa?

Colombia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to South Africa.

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.