Italy to Colombia visa requirements

Italian passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Colombia. They are granted a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia (entry/stay permit) of up to 90 days on arrival, which can be extended up to a maximum of 180 days within a 12-month period. Italy is on Colombia's visa-exemption list, so an Italian (IT) ordinary passport holder can travel to Colombia for tourism, business or family visits without obtaining a visa in advance. On arrival, immigration (Migración Colombia) stamps a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia (PIP) granting a stay of up to 90 days. This can be extended once at a Migración Colombia office (or via the online portal) for up to a further 90 days, but the total time as a visitor cannot exceed 180 days within any one calendar year. There is no visa fee for the entry itself. The only mandatory formality is the free online Check-MIG pre-registration form, which every traveler must complete within roughly 72 hours (and at least 1 hour) before boarding the flight to or from Colombia; most airlines verify it at check-in. Travelers should hold a passport valid for the duration of stay (six months' validity beyond entry is the safe, commonly recommended standard), proof of onward or return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation, which a border officer may request. Colombia is not in the Schengen area and the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to entering Colombia (ETIAS would instead affect Colombians traveling to Europe). The verdict is therefore visa-free for short tourist stays.