Many foreigners arrive in Colombia early in the year—whether to explore, work remotely, or enjoy a long-term stay.
But if you entered the country in January or February 2025 and still don’t have a Colombian visa, you may be approaching the legal limit for staying in Colombia without one.
How long can you stay in Colombia without a Colombian visa?
Under Colombian immigration law, foreigners are only allowed to stay in the country for up to 180 days per calendar year without a Colombian visa.
This includes all combined stays on tourist permits or entry stamps.
So if you entered in January, your 180 days are probably almost up.
💡 Example:
If you arrived on January 15, 2025, your maximum stay would end around mid-July. After that, each additional day becomes a legal violation—unless you’ve applied for a Colombian visa.
What happens if you stay longer than allowed?
Overstaying your permitted time is not a minor issue. It can result in serious consequences, such as:
Fines from Migración Colombia
Deportation
Future restrictions on entering the country
Additionally, if you later try to apply for a Colombian visa, a history of overstaying may negatively impact your chances of approval.
What can you do if you’re approaching the 180-day limit?
If you haven’t left Colombia and haven’t updated your immigration status yet, now is the time to take action:
✅ Check whether you’re eligible for a Colombian visa (such as a digital nomad, investment, student, or family visa)
✅ Start your Colombian visa application before reaching the 180-day mark
✅ Request a travel report from Migración Colombia to confirm your time in the country
✅ Plan a strategic exit if necessary to avoid penalties and preserve future options
Don’t Risk Your Stay—Apply for a Colombian Visa in Time
Staying longer than allowed may seem harmless—but immigration violations can follow you for years.
If you’re unsure how many days you have left, or want to explore your Colombian visa options, it’s best to act before the situation becomes complicated.
At Nexo Legal, we help you understand which Colombian visa fits your case and guide you through the process—step by step.
Entered Colombia earlier this year and don’t have a Colombian visa yet?
Let’s talk before your time runs out.
📩 Contact us today and let’s review your case for a Colombian visa—before the 180 days expire.
Get started with a free case assessment
What will happen after you fill out this form?
After submitting the form, your case undergoes a comprehensive review by our team of specialist to assess its viability. Providing clear and concise information about your objectives accelerates this process.
Subsequently, a specialist will be assigned to your case, reaching out to you within a day to clear up details about your case and outline the next steps to help you achieve your goals.
Get started with a free case assessment
What will happen after you fill out this form?
After submitting the form, your case undergoes a comprehensive review by our team of specialist to assess its viability. Providing clear and concise information about your objectives accelerates this process.
Subsequently, a specialist will be assigned to your case, reaching out to you within a day to clear up details about your case and outline the next steps to help you achieve your goals.
