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Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Colombia. Fee: USD 52–134 (~USD 52–134). Processing: 5-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required. Apply via online portal or Colombian Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa (TP-11): USD 82 + USD 52 issuance = ~USD 134. Holders of valid US/Schengen/UK multi-entry visa exempt for 90 days.
Visa types: Visitor Visa (V) — Tourist/Business/Family/Other (single/multi-entry, up to 2 years); Migrant Visa (M) — Worker, Student, Investor, Pensioner; Resident Visa (R); Transit; Diplomatic. Apply online via Cancillería portal. Holders of valid US/Schengen/UK/Canada visa visa-free 90 days.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: Tourist V valid up to 2 years (multi). Max Stay: 90 days/entry, 180 days/year total.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + deportation; possible MERCOSUR-wide entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application at cancilleria.gov.co; Recent digital photo (white background, 3x4cm); Hotel booking OR invitation letter; Return ticket; Bank statement (last 3 months); Travel insurance; Yellow Fever certificate; For Visa Exemption: copy of valid US/Schengen/UK/Canada multi-entry visa + at least 6 months validity remaining.
Visa types (2)
Visa required. Apply via online portal or Colombian Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa (TP-11): USD 82 + USD 52 issuance = ~USD 134. Holders of valid US/Schengen/UK multi-entry visa exempt for 90 days.
Colombia Type V (Visitor) Business Visa for meetings, conferences, trade. Online process via Cancillería portal is efficient.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Weak ties to Bangladesh; (2) Yellow Fever certificate gaps if from endemic; (3) Inadequate sponsor documentation if family visit; (4) Insufficient funds (USD 100/day); (5) FREE waiver: valid US/Schengen/UK/Canada visa must have 6+ months validity — common mistake.
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