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Nigeria passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Colombia. Fee: USD 82 (~USD 82). Processing: 5-15 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Colombia eVisa available for Nigerians: USD 82 (~NGN 111,520) for short-stay Tourist (90 days). Also visa-free entry possible for valid US/UK/Schengen/Canada visa holders — max 90 days.
Visa types: Visa-V (Short-stay Visitor, 90 days); Visa-M (Migrant, work/study); Visa-R (Resident); Business Visa; Transit. Visa-free up to 90 days for holders of valid US, UK, Canada, or Schengen visa.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days per visit (cumulative 180 days/year).
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; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or itinerary; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance; Yellow Fever certificate (carried — Nigerian travelers); NIN; Employment letter; For visa-free route: valid US/UK/CA/Schengen visa copy + entry stamp.
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Colombia eVisa available for Nigerians: USD 82 (~NGN 111,520) for short-stay Tourist (90 days). Also visa-free entry possible for valid US/UK/Schengen/Canada visa holders — max 90 days.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Better via US/UK/Schengen visa-free route; (2) Insufficient funds; (3) Limited Nigeria-South America flow; (4) Drug-corridor screening — Nigerian drug trafficking history flagged heavily for Colombia (cocaine source); (5) Document inconsistencies; (6) Onward migration concerns to US; (7) Spanish-language documentation.
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