How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 + 90 days a year | 90 days per entry, extendable online by 90 more. Maximum 180 days per calendar year (Jan–Dec); leaving and re-entering does not reset the count. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 + 90 days a year | 90 days per entry, extendable online by 90 more. Maximum 180 days per calendar year (Jan–Dec); leaving and re-entering does not reset the count. |
 US passport | 90 + 90 days a year | 90 days per entry, extendable online by 90 more. Maximum 180 days per calendar year (Jan–Dec); leaving and re-entering does not reset the count. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 90 days | Visa required (e-visa available). Exempt if you hold a US or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days on arrival. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
The longest you can stay out of Colombia in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in Colombia
Resident after more than 183 days (entry and exit days count) in any 365-day period, continuous or not. Nationals can also be resident through family or asset tests.
Keeping a residence permit
A Migrant (M) visa ends automatically if you are outside Colombia for more than 180 continuous days within any 365-day period. Resident (R) visas lapse after 2 years away.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Colombia?
90 + 90 days a year. 90 days per entry, extendable online by 90 more. Maximum 180 days per calendar year (Jan–Dec); leaving and re-entering does not reset the count.
How long can British citizens stay in Colombia?
90 + 90 days a year. 90 days per entry, extendable online by 90 more. Maximum 180 days per calendar year (Jan–Dec); leaving and re-entering does not reset the count.
How long can EU citizens stay in Colombia?
90 + 90 days a year. 90 days per entry, extendable online by 90 more. Maximum 180 days per calendar year (Jan–Dec); leaving and re-entering does not reset the count.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Colombia?
Visa · 90 days. Visa required (e-visa available). Exempt if you hold a US or Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days on arrival.
When do you become a tax resident in Colombia?
You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident after more than 183 days (entry and exit days count) in any 365-day period, continuous or not. Nationals can also be resident through family or asset tests.
How long can you be away from Colombia without losing your residence permit?
A Migrant (M) visa ends automatically if you are outside Colombia for more than 180 continuous days within any 365-day period. Resident (R) visas lapse after 2 years away.
Can Noverstay count my days in Colombia automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.