Can an Indian citizen with US visa enter Colombia, even when Colombian visa has been denied?
I am an Indian citizen, have worked in Colombia and Brazil before. I applied for a Colombian Work permit visa, and got rejected for no apparent reason (as confirmed with the Embassy.) In the rejection email, it is said:
Be aware that you will only be able to make a new visa application in six months’ time counted as of today
Now, I was suggested by a friend who has traveled to Colombia before that, in the case I hold a US tourist visa, I don’t need to have a Colombian visa to enter the country.
Will I be allowed to enter before the 6 month, in the above scenario?
Best Answer
Yes, under Colombia's visa policy, you may be allowed visa-free entry, as an Indian national who holds a visa (or residence permit) issued by the United States or a Schengen Area country.
However, that does not mean you will be, especially after being notified that you must wait six months before making a new visa application. Appearance at Colombia's border is very likely to be considered a new visa application, regardless of purpose (work, visit, relationship).
Under the circumstances, it may be unwise to test this policy, especially when Colombia's immigrations record would show that you have intentions to work and live there.
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Do Indians with US visa need visa for Colombia?
Indians do not have a visa on arrival for Colombia. However, if as an Indian you a holder of a Schengen visa, US visa or any other relevant category, you would not require any visa to enter Colombia. The stay allowed in such case is for 90 days. It may be extended as well.Can Indian citizens travel to Colombia?
Yes. The citizens of India are required to obtain a visa to enter Colombia. Visas may be obtained from the Embassy or Consulate of Colombia in India. A Colombia visa for Indians can be private, tourist, business and work \u2013 depending on the purposeof a visit.How hard is it for a Colombian to get a US tourist visa?
A US visa can take up to 3 months to be issued to a Colombian citizen depending on the waiting period for the interview and also the administrative processing requirements for the applicant.Is Colombia a visa waiver?
Colombians are among the citizens of the 60 countries that are eligible to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver. Once registered with ETIAS, Colombian nationals will gain visa-free entry to all 26 countries that make up the Schengen Area.Colombia Visa 2022 [ACCEPTED 100%] | Apply step by step with me
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