🇨🇴 Colombia passport 🇦🇪 UAE
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Colombia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in UAE. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for UAE
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds RequiredHotel booking or host details often required
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Many nationalities receive free visa on arrival (30 days, extendable)
- Respect Islamic customs — dress modestly, no public displays of affection
- Alcohol only in licensed premises; strict public intoxication laws
- Prescription medications must be declared and may require prior approval
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Entering UAE
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Colombia passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About UAE
Ultra-modern luxury rising from the desert — where ambition has no limits
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Language
- Arabic (English widely spoken)
- Time zone
- GST (UTC+4)
- Best time to visit
- November – April
Official sources
Always confirm with UAE's own government before you travel:
- UAE official visa information ↗ smartservices.icp.gov.ae
- UAE embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.gov.ae
Common questions
Do Colombia citizens need a visa to visit UAE?
No — Colombia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in UAE. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Colombia passport holders stay in UAE?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a UAE visa cost for Colombia citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter UAE?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does UAE give visas to Colombia citizens?
UAE does not require a visa from Colombia citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Colombia citizens find official UAE visa information?
On UAE's official site: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html