🇲🇽Mexico

🇨🇴ColombiaMX-CO

Mexico to Colombia visa requirements

Q: What is the Check-Mig form and is it mandatory?

Check-Mig is a free online entry/exit form from Migración Colombia. It is mandatory and must be completed within 72 hours before your flight to or from Colombia.

Q: How long can I stay in Colombia?

You usually receive up to 90 days on arrival (PIP). You may extend once for another 90 days, up to a maximum of 180 days within the same calendar year.

Q: How do I extend my stay beyond the initial permit?

Apply for a stay extension (Prórroga de Permanencia) online through Migración Colombia before your current permit expires, paying the applicable fee.

Q: Does Colombia require a yellow fever vaccine?

It is not mandatory for general entry but is recommended, especially if you plan to visit the Amazon or other jungle regions. Some onward destinations may require proof.

Q: Is there any visa fee for Mexicans?

No. Entry is visa-free and the Check-Mig form is also free. A fee only applies if you choose to extend your stay.

No visa required. Mexican ordinary passport holders can enter Colombia visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year. You only need a valid passport and a completed Check-Mig online form. Mexico is on Colombia's visa-exemption list (Decree 1067/2015 and subsequent Migración Colombia resolutions). A Mexican citizen traveling for tourism, business, or transit does not need to obtain any visa in advance. On arrival, Migración Colombia grants a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia (PIP / Entry and Stay Permit), normally valid for up to 90 days. This can be extended once by an additional 90 days through Migración Colombia, up to a total maximum of 180 days within a single calendar year. The only mandatory pre-travel formality is the free Check-Mig form, completed online within 72 hours before departure. Travelers must hold a passport valid for the trip, and airlines and immigration may ask for proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Colombia is not in the Schengen area, so no Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS applies. No eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival process is involved for short tourist stays.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia / PIP issued on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days on arrival, extendable to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted (subject to the 180-day annual cap)

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (0 MXN); Check-Mig form is also free

consular fee only

Processing time

Granted on arrival at immigration; Check-Mig submitted online within 72 hours before travel

standard track

Validity

Stay counted within the calendar year of entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Mexican ordinary passport is valid for the duration of your stay; carriers commonly expect validity covering the trip and some recommend 6 months.

· Passport· Valid for stay

/02

Book onward/return travel and accommodation

Have a return or onward ticket and proof of where you will stay; immigration and airlines may request these at check-in or entry.

· Return ticket· Accommodation proof

/03

Complete the Check-Mig form online

Fill out the free Check-Mig digital form on the Migración Colombia website within the 72 hours before your flight to Colombia.

· Check-Mig· 72 hours prior· Free

/04

Carry proof of funds and (optional) travel insurance

Be ready to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Travel insurance is recommended though not mandatory.

· Proof of funds· Insurance recommended

/05

Receive your PIP at immigration

On arrival, Migración Colombia stamps your passport with the PIP showing entry and authorized stay (usually up to 90 days).

· PIP· On arrival

/06

Extend if needed before expiry

If you want to stay beyond your granted days, request an online extension (Prórroga de Permanencia) before the PIP expires, up to the 180-day annual maximum.

· Online extension· Before expiry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

Mexico -> Colombia · Visa-free (Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia / PIP issued on arrival)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RecommendedValid Mexican ordinary passport (valid for the stay; 6 months recommended)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted Check-Mig online form (within 72 hours before departure)

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RecommendedReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the trip

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalYellow fever vaccination (for Amazon/jungle regions)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

RecommendedNote the PIP stamp dates and track your 180-day annual limit

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesColombia Travel - Visas and Embassies (official tourism authority)Wikipedia - Visa policy of Colombia Migración Colombia - Check-Mig form

Application link included: Colombia Travel - Visas and Embassies (official tourism authority)

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0 MXNNo visa required for Mexican passport holders for short tourist stays.

Check-Mig form0 MXNMandatory free online entry/exit form via Migración Colombia.

Stay extension (Prórroga de Permanencia)approx. 130,000 COPOptional, only if extending beyond the initial PIP up to 180 days; fee set by Migración Colombia and subject to change.

Total estimate0 — approx. 130,000 COP (only if extending stay)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry (PIP on arrival)

Immediate at the border

Migración Colombia issues the Entry and Stay Permit on arrival; no advance visa application needed.

Check-Mig online submission

Within 72 hours before flight

Free digital form completed online before travel to/from Colombia.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-exemption agreement / policy

Mexico is on Colombia's list of visa-exempt nationalities for tourism, business, and transit short stays.

High

/02

Regional integration and reciprocity

Colombia and Mexico maintain close diplomatic and trade ties, with reciprocal visa-free short-stay access.

High

/03

Tourism promotion

Colombia keeps broad visa-free access to encourage inbound tourism from the Americas and beyond.

Medium

/04

Not in Schengen / no ETIAS

Colombia is in South America, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Mexico to Colombia route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for Mexican ordinary passport holders against Colombia Travel, Migración Colombia guidance, and Wikipedia visa policy: 90-day PIP on arrival, extendable to 180 days/calendar year, mandatory Check-Mig form.

/09 — The questions