All about Colombia: Visa Processes & Holiday Spots

The crown jewel of South America, Republic of Columbia, has come a long way from being a Spanish colony to a modern day republic. Rated as a country with one of the highest levels of biodiversity, Colombia has a lot to offer to an intrepid traveler looking for an adventure to last a lifetime. Be it trekking in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains to discover the "Lost city of Ciudad Perdida " or venturing into the wilderness of Amazon rainforests to witness the incredible biodiversity of unique wildlife and lush vegetation, all of one's youthful dreams of embarking on an 'Indiana Jones-esque' adventure come to fruition in Colombia. For this, of course, you’ll need to apply for a Colombia tourist visa, but we’ll get to that in a bit.

The capital city of Bogota is a mesmerizing mix of the modern and the historic. On one hand the colorful colonial buildings and cobblestone streets in the historic district of La Candelaria transports one back in time, on other hand the modern day Bogota entices the traveler with its arts, gastronomy and its wild and colorful nightlife.

Cartagena, a coastal gem that's famous for its well-preserved colonial architecture and stunning beaches is about 400 miles from the capital city of Bogota located on the Caribbean coast offers charming plazas, vibrant street art, and delectable street food. One can just hop over to

Rosario Island to kick off the dust and grime of the trek to "Lost City" and the adrenaline-inducing adventure through the Amazon to just lie back and relax on the sun-kissed beaches.

About 260 miles northwest of Bogota is the second largest city of Colombia, The City of Eternal Spring - Medellin, known for its temperate climate all year through offers the traveler unique experiences to treasure long after leaving the country. Taking a walk through the public parks, attending cultural events, art shows or admiring the vibrant street art scene in Comuna 13 neighborhood, treating oneself to various gastronomical delights, a traveler would find

Ingenuity and innovation at the core of the city's soul.

All the three major cities in Colombia are well connected by road and air internally and are serviced by major international airlines through the international airports respectively. Travelers journeying from the U.A.E would need a valid visa to enter the country. The Colombian tourist visa application process for residents of the U.A.E is a pretty straightforward process. A number of travel agencies in the U.A.E offer assistance with the Colombian Visa application, especially well-reputed agencies which offer a hassle free experience and fast processing along with ticket and hotel reservations.

Documents required for the Colombian Tourist Visa application are:

●       Passport, UAE residence visa and Emirates ID must be valid for minimum 6 months,

●       Photographs in white background Recent photo - Size (3 * 4cm in JPEG format, Not more than 300 KB, Person should be looking straight at the camera, Colored photo with a white background, Neutral look, no smiling or frowning.),

●       NOC from company,

●       Salary Certificate,

●       Personal Bank statement for last 6 months (updated & stamp by the bank)

●       In the case that the applicant is being sponsored a letter of economic support from the sponsor / person paying for the whole trip to Colombia should be provided and the identification documents of that person.

●       If the applicant is a minor, he or she must provide a birth certificate translated into Spanish and duly legalized, accompanied by a letter of request from the parent who will be responsible for the minor within the national territory.

So what are we waiting for? Columbia awaits YOU with a welcoming spirit. If the taste of it coffee, the warmth of its people, the white sands and turquoise waters of its beaches, the sights and sounds of its cities, the adventures of Amazon jungles, the excitements of historical discoveries beckons your adventurous soul, get your Colombian Visa today and let's go!