Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
IDXChannel - Indonesia has exempted Colombian citizens from visa requirements for a period of 30 days without the possibility of extension.
However, Colombian citizens may apply for a visa on arrival for an additional 30 days, which can be extended for another 30 days.
"Indonesia and Colombia have officially implemented a visa-free policy, allowing citizens of both countries to visit each other without the need for prior visa arrangements," the Indonesian Embassy in Bogota said in a media release, Monday (20/1/2025).
Conversely, Indonesian citizens are granted visa-free access to Colombia for 90 days, with the option to extend up to 180 days. This agreement was initially signed in 2020.
"The initiative aims to boost tourist numbers in the post-COVID-19 era, strengthen diplomatic relations, and facilitate the mobility of citizens," it said.
The number of Colombian tourists visiting Indonesia has increased significantly over the past few years. According to data from Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the number of Colombian tourists was 3,992 in 2022, rising to 14,572 in 2023, and reaching 13,335 in January-November 2024.
"The implementation of the visa-free policy between Indonesia and Colombia is expected to bring various benefits, including increasing revenue in the tourism sector, as easier access without a visa encourages more visitors from both countries. Additionally, it opens opportunities for economic cooperation and strengthens people-to-people connections across various fields," the embassy said. (Wahyu Dwi Anggoro)
