Colombia Israel Visa Waiver Returns From 1 September, 14 Months After It Was Scrapped
Colombia and Israel will drop visa requirements for each other's citizens from 1 September 2026, restoring an exemption scrapped only fourteen months ago. The post Colombia Israel Visa Waiver Returns From 1 September, 14 Months After It Was Scrapped appeared first on The Rio Times .
The mutual visa waiver between Colombia and Israel, introduced on 20 August 2026, will come to an end on 1 September 2026. The arrangement, which had been in place for just 14 months at that point, saw Colombians and Israelis able to visit each other's countries without the need for a visa. This decision follows Colombia's severance of diplomatic relations with Israel in May 2024, under President Gustavo Petro, due to the war in Gaza.
However, the relationship was quickly restored by his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, who re-established ties immediately. The visa waiver is a significant step in Colombia's foreign policy, making travel between the two nations more accessible for tourism, business, and commercial exchange. With the waiver set to end, travelers will once again need to apply for a visa before their trip.
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