Tourist Visa Extension
Extending your visa in Colombia can be tricky if you don’t speak Spanish. It makes things harder because most official stuff, like paperwork and talking to immigration people, happens in Spanish. If you don’t understand the language, it can be tough to figure out what documents you need or fill out forms correctly.
Not knowing Spanish also means you might struggle to explain your situation or understand what immigration officials are saying. This can lead to mix-ups and delays in extending your visa, making the whole process more stressful.
It’s not just about the visa paperwork—getting help from local experts or community support is also harder if you don’t speak Spanish. Not being able to communicate well can cause unintentional problems that might get you in trouble.
How to Apply
1. Get your documents in order
You’ll need the following documents, in PDF format, to extend your Colombia tourist visa online:
- The photo page of your passport
- The page on your passport with your Colombian immigration entry stamp
- Your ticket for your departure from Colombia within less than 180 days of your initial arrival in the country. This can be a copy of your flight confirmation email. Make sure it has your full name, the dates, and an itinerary from a Colombian city to a non-Colombian city.
2. Submit the application form
Submit the application form here
- Select “Permiso Temporal de Permanencia para prorrogar Permanencia”
- Choose the closest office available
3. Await the decision
Shortly after you must get a confirmation email.
4. Pay
Nationals of the European Union or Schengen Zone can get the travel visa extension for free. Otherwise, the price is 99,000 COP.