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title: Germany visa for citizens of Colombia
description: Citizens of Colombia can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Colombia

Citizens of Colombia can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free short stay
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the stay and return journey may be requested; no fixed daily rates apply.

## How to apply

1. **Check the passport** — Carry a valid Colombian national passport meeting the stated validity and issuance-age conditions.
2. **Carry supporting evidence** — Be prepared to show evidence of visit purpose, circumstances, and sufficient funds if requested.
3. **Enter Germany without a visa** — Colombian nationals listed as visa-exempt may enter for the applicable short stay without obtaining a visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Colombian national passport** (Identity): The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date and issued within the last 10 years.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit** (Travel, optional): May be requested in certain cases.
- **Proof of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey** (Financial, optional): May be requested; the amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rate.
- **Health insurance covering return transport to the home country** (Supporting, optional): Official guidance advises obtaining this insurance; it is not stated as mandatory.

## Proof of funds

- Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
- Evidence of funds for the return journey

No fixed daily rates are established; required funds depend on the type and length of stay.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is generally limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free stay.
- At planned departure, the passport must have at least three months of remaining validity and have been issued within the last 10 years.
- Border authorities may request evidence of the visit purpose, circumstances, and sufficient funds.
- Health insurance covering return transport is advised but is not stated as mandatory.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Colombia need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Colombia can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free short stay.

### How long can citizens of Colombia stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Colombia need for Germany?

Valid Colombian national passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit; Proof of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey; Health insurance covering return transport to the home country.

### How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)

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- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
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