Colombia and Israel restore reciprocal tourist visa exemptions
Kehila Colombia
The Foreign Ministry announced visa-free tourist travel for ordinary passport holders, subject to entry procedures.
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry announced the restoration of reciprocal visa-free tourist travel with Israel on 11 September 2026. The measure covers ordinary passport holders. According to the ministry, Colombian visitors may remain in Israel for up to 90 days within a 12-month period, subject to the applicable entry procedures. Resolution 12189 of 2026 restored the exemption for Israeli visitors to Colombia. The announcement followed the decision to restore diplomatic relations on 11 August. Israel’s embassy dates the renewed visa exemption to 1 September.
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Travellers should check the official requirements before departure, since a visa exemption does not replace the destination’s entry procedures.
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