How to Extend Your 90-Day Tourist Visa in Colombia to 180 Days
If you entered Colombia on a 90-day tourist stamp, you can extend it once—giving you up to 180 days in a calendar year without needing a different visa. The process is straightforward and can be done entirely online.
✅ Key Facts Before You Apply
Who can apply: Tourists from eligible countries who entered Colombia visa-free for 90 days.
When to apply: 15–20 days before your current stay expires.
Fee: About COP 125,000 (some nationalities are exempt).
Processing time: Usually a few days, but apply early to be safe.
Overstaying: Avoid it—fines and future entry problems are common.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Go to the official application site
Visit the official Migración Colombia FUT form:
https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/registro/public/formularioRegistro.jsf
2. Choose the right option
Under Tipo de solicitud, select:
Permiso Temporal para Prorrogar Permanencia (Temporary Permit to Extend Stay).
3. Select your city
Pick the city where you want your request processed.
💡 Pro tip: Smaller cities often process faster, but you must be willing to go there in person if requested (rare, but possible).
4. Fill in your personal details
The form will ask for:
Primer apellido (First surname) *
Segundo apellido (Second surname)
Nombres (First names) *
Tipo de documento * (Choose “Pasaporte”)
Número de documento * (Passport number)
Fecha de expedición * (Date passport issued)
País / Departamento / Ciudad de expedición * (Where passport issued)
Sexo * (Masculino / Femenino)
Fecha de nacimiento *
Lugar de nacimiento (Country, State, City) *
Nacionalidad *
Correo electrónico * (Say “Sí” to authorize communication)
Fields with * are mandatory.
5. Add an emergency contact in Colombia
You’ll need the name, phone number, and address of someone who lives in Colombia (friend, landlord, hotel manager, etc.).
6. Upload your documents (PDF format)
Required files:
Passport main page
Important:
Each PDF must be under 1 MB.
After selecting the file, click “Cargar” to actually upload it (just seeing it listed is not enough).
Tip: It's a two button process to upload the pdf. 'Agregar' to add the pdf. 'Cargar' to upload the pdf. The PDF should be no more than 1mb.
7. Accept the data privacy agreement
Tick the box: “Autorizo el tratamiento de datos personales por parte de la UAEMC.”
8. Complete the CAPTCHA and submit
Double-check all your information before clicking Enviar.
9. Pay the visa extension fee
If approved, you’ll get an email with a payment link. The fee is roughly COP 125,000. Pay online with a card.
10. Receive your extension
Within a few days (up to 2 weeks sometimes), you’ll get a PDF confirmation via email showing your new Colombia tourist visa 180-day stay authorization. Keep both printed and digital copies.
Final Tips
Apply early—don’t wait until the last couple of days.
Save all receipts and confirmation emails.
Keep a printed copy of your extension with your passport for domestic flights or police checks.
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Submit your FUT application
Upload all required documents correctly
Track your approval and send you the extension PDF
Ensure you don’t overstay and risk fines
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