QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Colombia with a Malaysian passport?
You need a visa for Colombia. Apply before you travel.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Colombia visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- Fee: 52 USD, issuance (expedicion) of tourist/transit type-V visa; separate non-refundable study (estudio) fee also applies per visa class
Source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia. - Processing time: hasta 30 dias calendario
Source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia. - Apply: Start the official Online visa application (SITAC - official MFA portal)
Official sources
- Resolucion 5488 de 2022 (amended by Resolucion 8558 de 2025) lists the United States among nationals exempt from the visa requirement for short-stay activities (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia, verified October 5, 2026)
- Official Cancilleria reciprocity table (Dec 2022) shows Colombia does NOT require a tourist visa for citizens of the United States (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia, verified October 5, 2026)
- Cancilleria's official reciprocity table (Dec 2022) lists every country whose nationals require a visa for Colombia and those exempt, i.e. the full inbound matrix; read together with Resolucion 5488 de 2022 (amended by Resolucion 8558 de 2025). (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia, verified October 6, 2026)
Colombia at a glance
| Region | South America |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 33 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type A/B sockets, 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V, 240/208/120 V, 240 V, 480 V, 60 Hz |
On cost, Colombia is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 33 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Colombia compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: Malaysian devices use Type C/G/M, but Colombia uses Type A/B. Voltage differs too (120/208 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V, 240/208/120 V, 240 V, 480 V there versus 230/400 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Colombia.
Travel insurance is required for the visa application.This applies to visa applicants.
V Tourism visa applicants must show health insurance. This was introduced by Resolution 5477 of 2022. Minimum coverage: As set in Resolution 5477 of 2022.
Source: Resolution 5477 of 2022, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (normograma).
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Common questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Yes. You need a visa for Colombia. Apply before you travel.
How long can a Malaysian passport holder stay in Colombia?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Colombia's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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