Poland→Colombia
Poland to Colombia
Do I need a visa for Colombia?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Colombia for a tourist visit; one entry permits a stay of up to 90 days.
The visa‑free tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on an ordinary passport or a temporary passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and for the whole of your stay.
A national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Colombia?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry to Colombia. The official guidance recommends yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel and says a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required on arrival.
Other recommended vaccines are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) and typhoid.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Your visa‑free tourist entry allows a stay of up to 90 days. The official source notes this stay can be extended; any extension is handled by Colombian immigration authorities.
Arrival registration is required and is completed online through the Colombian immigration authority’s official pre‑registration portal.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and minors need only the accepted travel documents (passport or temporary passport) for this route. No additional parental‑consent letters or notarised permissions are required.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for visitors to Colombia but is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Will my passport be accepted at the border?
You must hold a passport or a temporary passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Colombia and for the whole stay.
Can I use my Polish ID card or driving licence instead of a passport?
A national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry to Colombia; you must travel on a passport or temporary passport.
Is there an arrival form or registration I must do?
You must complete the official online arrival-registration form (the Check‑Mig pre-registration) before travel, using the Colombian immigration portal.
Will I need to show proof of money or bank statements at the border?
Colombian authorities do not require proof of funds on this route; you will not be asked to show bank statements or specific amounts as a condition of entry.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Colombia but it is not a condition of entry.
My passport expires within six months — can I still travel?
If your passport is close to expiry you must renew it: Colombia requires at least six months' validity from the date of entry and for the duration of your stay.
What documents do children need to travel to Colombia?
Travellers under 18 need only the accepted travel document (passport or temporary passport); no additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for this route.
What will the immigration officer actually check when I arrive?
You should expect an immigration officer to check your passport validity and the completed Check‑Mig registration on arrival; have your passport and any vaccination certificate (if you received yellow fever vaccine) ready to show.
Where do I go for help from Poland if something goes wrong?
If you need consular help while in Colombia, the Polish embassy or consular contacts are available; the embassy pages linked from the official guidance are for consular assistance, not for arrival registration.
Where do I complete the arrival registration form?
Arrival registration is completed through the Colombian immigration authority’s official portal (the Check‑Mig pre‑registration). Do the pre‑registration on that official portal before you travel.
If I get a yellow fever vaccine, when should I have it done and what should I carry?
The official guidance advises yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel and states a vaccination certificate may be required at entry; keep any vaccination cards with your travel documents.
Is there an entry fee or tourist tax I must pay on arrival?
There is no entry fee or tourist tax stated as required by the official sources for this route.
Where do I get the visa?
Arrival registration is completed through the official Colombian immigration pre‑registration portal. The Polish embassy and consular contacts are listed on the official guidance for consular help while travelling in Colombia.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Colombia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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