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π¨π© Does a Congolese need a visa for Colombia π¨π΄?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Congolese passport holders need a visa for Colombia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Congolese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Colombia or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Colombia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 17 April 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Colombia at a glance
Capital: BogotΓ‘ Β· Currency: Colombian peso (COP, $) Β· Official languages: Spanish Β· Calling code: +57
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Colombia uses plug types A, B, DR Congo uses C, E. Mains voltage differs (Colombia: 110 V; DR Congo: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Colombia β
Easier destinations near Colombia for Congolese passport holders
- πΈπ· Suriname β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π§ Barbados β Visa-free 90 days
- π©π² Dominica β Visa-free 21 days
- ππΉ Haiti β Visa-free 90 days
- π»π¨ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
π¨π΄ Colombian passport holders visiting DR Congo: Colombian passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Congolese passport at a glance
All destinations for DR Congo passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Colombia β
Questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Congolese passport holders need a visa for Colombia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Colombian need a visa for DR Congo?
Colombian passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.