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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Does a Kenyan need a visa for Colombia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Colombia or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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: Bogotรก ยท Currency: Colombian peso (COP, $) ยท Official languages: Spanish ยท Calling code: +57

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Colombia uses plug types A, B, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Colombia: 110 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Colombian passport holders visiting Kenya: Colombian passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Kenyan passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
25visa on arrival
37e-Visa
95visa required

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Questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Colombia?

Kenyan 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 Kenya?

Colombian passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.