ColombiaSpain: Visa-free

ColombiaSpain

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Spain?

Visa-free

No. Colombia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Spain 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 of2026-10-19

Distance8,020 km, straight line (~9h 56m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Spain138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Spain?

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

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

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

How far is Spain from Colombia?

About 8,020 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 56m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Spain?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Spain?

061 / 091 / 112.

What time zone is Spain in?

Madrid (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Madrid?

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter Spain without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Spain 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 ≈ 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

Full source list on About.

About Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Morocco ; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid; other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Zaragoza, Bilbao, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca and Las Palmas.

CapitalMadrid

RegionSouthern Europe

Population49.4M

Area505,992 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+34

Drives on theright

TimezoneMadrid (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km

Emergency number061 / 091 / 112

UNESCO sites69

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$38,627 (2025)

Tourist arrivals36.4M (2020)

Climate in Madrid

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Madrid, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.3°C	1.9°C	30mm	194h
February	15.8°C	4.5°C	3mm	229h
March	16.5°C	5.5°C	71mm	264h
April	17.7°C	8.6°C	105mm	283h
May	25.5°C	12.9°C	41mm	373h
June	28.6°C	15.4°C	16mm	403h
July	35.5°C	20.9°C	1mm	431h
August	32.3°C	18.7°C	22mm	390h
September	26.5°C	14.5°C	34mm	332h
October	19.2°C	8.2°C	51mm	268h
November	14.8°C	6.3°C	94mm	196h
December	10.1°C	2.9°C	40mm	192h

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

Spain is famous for its friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities, and historically the core of the vast Spanish Empire. It has the second-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites after Italy and the largest number of World Heritage Cities.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Antequera Dolmens Site
Aranjuez Cultural Landscape
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
Atapuerca
Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
Burgos Cathedral
Campus de Alcalá de Henares, University of Alcalá

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Día de todos los Santos

December 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

Full source list on About.