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Azerbaijan Colombia Visa Agreement Signed, Not Yet Active

The Azerbaijan Colombia visa agreement has been signed, but Colombian ordinary passport holders must keep using an eVisa until it enters into force.

Joshua September 23, 2026 · 2 minute read

Rocky hills overlook a sprawling cityscape in Azerbaijan. — Image is AI-generated

The Azerbaijan Colombia visa agreement would end Azerbaijan’s eVisa requirement for Colombian ordinary-passport travelers, but no effective date has been published. The reciprocal deal is signed, not yet active, and does not state the visa-free stay period or number of entries.

What changed

Once the agreement enters into force, Colombian passport holders will not need an Azerbaijan visa. They currently need a single-entry eVisa. According to Azerbaijan Official Electronic Visa Portal, that eVisa is valid for 90 days from issuance, permits stays of up to 30 days, and costs USD 29 including state and service fees. The exemption will mean no visa fee, but its stay allowance and entry limit have not been published. Until then, existing eVisa terms continue to apply for eligible Colombian visitors. Entry into force depends on the governments exchanging passport specimens and relevant diplomatic notes.

Who is affected

Coverage is limited to ordinary passports. Azerbaijani passport holders already have Colombia’s short-stay visa exemption, so their current access does not change under the new deal. The agreement is reciprocal for ordinary passport holders, but it does not create a new Colombian exemption for Azerbaijanis because that exemption already exists. Diplomatic, official, and service passport holders are outside the agreement’s scope.

Why Azerbaijan made the change

The agreement is intended to strengthen bilateral relations and facilitate direct contact between citizens. Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is also meant to promote tourism, academic, business, and other exchanges. It covers exchanges beyond tourism, including academic and business travel.

What travelers should do

Colombian ordinary passport holders should continue applying for an eVisa until both governments officially confirm entry into force. Verify the rule before booking or departure, because the exemption’s start date, length of stay, and entry allowance remain unknown. Travelers should not assume a signed agreement changes border processing or removes the eVisa requirement before official confirmation.