Application for Colombia visa!

Yes, absolutely! As an expat residing in the UAE, you can apply for a Colombia visa from Dubai regardless of your employment status or visa type. You'll need to provide your passport, a copy of your UAE residence visa or Emirates ID, proof of accommodation in Colombia, and a return flight booking. Green Apple Travel & Tourism handles applications from all expat communities in Dubai, whether you're on an employment, investor, or freelance visa.

You'll need your original passport (valid for at least 6 months), a completed visa application form, two passport-sized photos, proof of accommodation in Colombia (hotel booking or invitation letter), a return flight itinerary, proof of financial means (bank statements from the last 3 months showing AED 3,000–5,000 minimum), and a copy of your UAE residence visa or Emirates ID. Our team at Green Apple will guide you through the exact checklist and ensure nothing is missing before we submit to the Colombian embassy or consulate.

Standard processing time for a Colombia tourist visa from Dubai is typically 5–10 business days, though it can occasionally extend to 15 days depending on embassy workload. We submit your application to the Colombian consulate in Dubai or the embassy in Abu Dhabi, and you can track progress through our WhatsApp updates. Our free pickup and delivery service in Dubai means you don't need to visit the visa centre yourself—we handle everything and bring your stamped passport back to your home or office.

Green Apple Travel & Tourism can submit your entire application on your behalf—you don't need to visit the visa centre at all! We collect your documents with our free pickup service across Dubai, prepare your application package, and submit it directly to the Colombian consulate or embassy. You'll only need to be present for biometric collection if required, which we'll coordinate with you in advance via WhatsApp. This service is included in our standard visa processing fee starting at AED 1500.

Colombia offers a tourist card (TCC) on arrival at the airport for many nationalities, which is valid for 90 days, but as a UAE resident, applying for a proper tourist visa from Dubai before travel is more secure and faster. The visa sticker in your passport provides proof of authorization and eliminates delays at immigration, whereas the on-arrival card can sometimes take time to process. We recommend obtaining the visa from Dubai through Green Apple (AED 1500) if you want guaranteed entry without any airport queues or documentation issues.

Our standard Colombia tourist visa service costs AED 1500, which includes our professional processing, document verification, and submission to the consulate—completely transparent with no hidden charges. This price covers our free pickup and delivery service throughout Dubai, WhatsApp support, and guidance on your application. The actual consulate fee varies by nationality (typically USD 50–100), which is clearly communicated upfront, and we collect this separately from our service fee.

Colombia typically issues single-entry tourist visas for most nationalities, allowing you one entry and up to 90 days of stay. If you need multiple entries (for example, if you plan to leave and re-enter Colombia during your trip), you can apply for a multiple-entry visa, though this requires additional justification and may have a higher consulate fee. Contact Green Apple via WhatsApp to discuss your specific travel plans, and we'll advise whether a multiple-entry visa is suitable and help you apply for it.

Visa rejections are rare for tourist applications, but if it occurs, the consulate will specify the reason—usually related to incomplete documentation or insufficient financial proof. Green Apple will review the rejection letter with you, identify the issue, and help you strengthen your application for a resubmission at no additional consultation fee. We'll collect any missing documents through our pickup service and resubmit your corrected application, significantly improving your chances of approval on the second attempt.

Yes, UAE nationals can absolutely apply for a Colombia visa from Dubai! As a UAE passport holder, you'll follow a similar process to expats, providing your UAE passport, proof of residence in Dubai (Emirates ID or utility bill), accommodation details in Colombia, flight itinerary, and financial proof. Green Apple handles applications from both expat and UAE national clients and offers the same free pickup, delivery, and WhatsApp support throughout the process, starting at AED 1500.

Colombia allows visa extensions once you're in the country, but the process is time-consuming and requires visiting immigration offices in Colombia, which can be complicated for tourists. It's far simpler to apply for the full 90-day tourist visa from Dubai before you travel, which Green Apple can expedite for you at AED 1500. If you need to stay longer than 90 days, discuss your plans with our team via WhatsApp, and we can advise on alternative visa categories or the best strategy for your trip.