COLOMBIA
The country offers a diverse range of attractions, from stunning beaches along its Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, to lush tropical rainforests and majestic mountain ranges. Visitors can explore the colonial architecture of cities like Cartagena, venture into the Amazon rainforest, or hike to the Lost City of Teyuna. Colombia is also known for its vibrant culture, with lively festivals, traditional music and dance, and delicious cuisine. With its warm and welcoming people, Colombia is a destination that truly has something for everyone.
| GENERAL INFO | Saudi Passport | Expatriates with Saudi Iqama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E visa | YES | YES |
| DOCUMENTS | Saudi Passport | Expatriates with Saudi Iqama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passport should be valid more than 6 months from date of travelling with minimum three empty pages | yes | yes |
| 2 | Photo- Recent biometric photographs (35mm X 45mm) not older than 6 months with white background - (3 copies) | yes | yes |
| 3 | Hotel Reservation | yes | yes |
| 4 | Flight Reservation | yes | yes |
| 5 | Saudi Id Card Copy | yes | N/A |
| 6 | Iqama copies and Absher excerpt – English translated and valid minimum 6 months at time of application | N/A | yes |
| 7 | For employed individuals and their spouses - Employment letter/ Sponsor letter addressed to the Embassy stating the purpose of the visit, date of joining the company, job position and monthly salary and allowances of the applicant/ head of the family. The letter has to be attested by the Chamber of Commerce. Cost coverage by employer/ sponsor if relevant. In case of non-Saudi applicants also the duration of the contract has to be mentioned and whether it will be renewed. For self-employed individuals/ businessman - Commercial Registration For holders of diplomatic or special passports – Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or respective Embassy | yes | yes |
| 8 | Application form | yes | yes |
| 9 | For Students - School/College ID card copy to be submitted | yes | yes |
| 10 | Saudi Residential address proof | yes | yes |
| 11 | Number of Photo Required | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Exit & Re-Entry visa. Official excerpt of the Electronic Exit Re-Entry Visa (Absher/Muqeem) mentioning exact dates as per Gregorian calendar (Exit before …. /Return before …) and expiration date of the Iqama. | N/A | YES |
| 13 | Original Bank Statements: Recent bank statements of the past 6 months proving the monthly salary transfer (if salary is not paid cash) and with sufficient funds available for the intended stay. If the salary is paid cash, salary slips for the last 6 months have to be submitted. The bank statements have to be stamped by the bank. For Saudi nationals bank statements of the past 3 months are sufficient. | yes | yes |
| OTHER DETAILS | Saudi Passport | Expatriates with Saudi Iqama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duration of visa process from date of application | 1 to 2 weeks (or in some cases more) | 1 to 2 weeks (or in some cases more) |
| 2 | How well in advance i can apply | 3 months prior | 3 months prior |
| NOTES | Saudi Passport | Expatriates with Saudi Iqama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visa process duration depends case to case | - | - |
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