ColombiaNetherlands: Visa-free

ColombiaNetherlands

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa-free

No. Colombia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance8,854 km, straight line (~10h 55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

No. Colombia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

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

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Netherlands from Colombia?

About 8,854 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 55m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Amsterdam (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Netherlands without a visa?

134 of the 238 nationalities this site tracks can enter Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 ≈ 3183.00 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	19.1°C	9.1°C	72mm	348h
February	19.9°C	9.5°C	98mm	319h
March	19.8°C	10°C	75mm	356h
April	19.3°C	9.8°C	61mm	346h
May	18.6°C	9.9°C	52mm	305h
June	18.3°C	9.3°C	36mm	329h
July	18.1°C	8.7°C	33mm	350h
August	19.1°C	9.1°C	31mm	351h
September	19.1°C	8.6°C	27mm	350h
October	19.4°C	9°C	72mm	325h
November	18.5°C	9.3°C	135mm	302h
December	19.2°C	8.4°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

October 12, 2026Día de la Raza

November 2, 2026Dia de los Santos

November 16, 2026Independencia de Cartagena

Full source list on About.

About Netherlands

The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces and three overseas special municipalities. European Netherlands has land borders with Germany to the east and with Belgium to the south, and a coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium in the North Sea. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official in the Caribbean territories. People from the Netherlands are referred to as Dutch.

CapitalAmsterdam

RegionWestern Europe

Population18.1M

Area41,850 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+31

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmsterdam (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$73,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.3M (2020)

Climate in Amsterdam

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Amsterdam, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.5°C	4.2°C	58mm	107h
February	9.2°C	4.9°C	133mm	143h
March	9.6°C	3.3°C	46mm	250h
April	15.4°C	5.3°C	23mm	340h
May	17.1°C	7.9°C	20mm	408h
June	20.7°C	13.2°C	72mm	330h
July	19.9°C	12.8°C	93mm	347h
August	23.9°C	16.1°C	100mm	346h
September	19.4°C	11.4°C	69mm	283h
October	14°C	9°C	145mm	165h
November	12.1°C	6.2°C	54mm	156h
December	7.6°C	3°C	111mm	94h

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

The Netherlands is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern Europe. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

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