🇨🇴 Colombia visa requirements for Rwandan citizens
Rwandan citizens need an e-visa for Colombia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Rwanda passport holders
Before traveling to Colombia, Rwandan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Colombia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Colombia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Rwandan passport ranks #137 worldwide, opening 64 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (28 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Colombia is not among them — it is one of the 99 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Colombian citizens can enter Rwanda visa on arrival.
Across South America as a whole, 2 of 12 destinations are open to Rwandan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Colombia
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Colombian peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Rwandan citizens need an e-visa for Colombia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Rwandan citizens apply online for entry to Colombia?
Yes. Colombia offers an online e-visa for Rwanda passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Colombia?
The currency in Colombia is the Colombian peso ($). The capital city is Bogotá.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Rwandan citizens traveling to Colombia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Colombia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.