ColombiaIndia: e-Visa

ColombiaIndia

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. Colombia passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance15,211 km, straight line (~18h 24m nonstop)

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Colombia: Visa required.

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Colombia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near India

Colombia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Colombia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. Colombia passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Colombia citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is India from Colombia?

About 15,211 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 24m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

Does India drive on the same side of the road as Colombia?

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Colombia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Colombia passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Laos.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Colombia

Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to the northwest. Colombia is divided into 32 departments. The Capital District of Bogotá is the country's largest city hosting the main financial and cultural hub. Other urban areas include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Villavicencio and Manizales. It covers an area of 1,141,748 square kilometers and has a population of around 52 million. Its rich cultural heritage, including language, religion, cuisine, and art, reflects its history as a colony, fusing cultural elements brought by immigration from Europe and the Middle East, with those brought by the African diaspora, as well as with those of Indigenous civilizations that predate colonization. Spanish is the official language, although Creole, English and 64 other languages are recognized regionally.

CapitalBogota

RegionSouth America

Population53.4M

Area1,141,748 km²

CurrencyColombian peso (1 USD ≈ 3174.49 COP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+57

Drives on theright

TimezoneBogota (UTC-5)

Nearest airportEl Dorado International Airport (BOG), 12 km

Emergency number123

UNESCO sites11

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,562 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2020)

Climate in Bogota

Warmest March, coolest July, driest September, sunniest March.

Monthly climate normals for Bogota, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.2°C	9°C	72mm	348h
February	19.9°C	9.4°C	98mm	319h
March	19.9°C	9.9°C	75mm	356h
April	19.3°C	9.7°C	61mm	346h
May	18.7°C	9.9°C	52mm	305h
June	18.4°C	9.2°C	36mm	329h
July	18.2°C	8.6°C	33mm	350h
August	19.1°C	9°C	31mm	351h
September	19.2°C	8.5°C	27mm	350h
October	19.5°C	8.9°C	72mm	325h
November	18.6°C	9.3°C	135mm	302h
December	19.2°C	8.3°C	47mm	356h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Colombia occupies the northwest corner of South America. It has an area twice that of France, with long coasts on the Caribbean and the Pacific Oceans, mountainous regions, and Amazon jungle areas inland. The ethnic groups and cultures are diverse.

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Dia de los Santos

November 16, 2026Independencia de Cartagena

December 8, 2026La Inmaculada Concepción

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.96 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

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