The United Kingdom eliminates the tourist visa for Colombians: what will the process be like?

The embassy of United Kingdom in Colombia confirmed this Tuesday at a press conference that the elimination of visas for Colombians will come into force as of November 9.

The news is known after the president Gustavo Petro Thank you through Twitter for the decision.

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“This decision was approved after an extensive and rigorous process by different British authorities. With this announcement it becomes more accessible to all Colombians who want to discover its rich culture, its long history and its beautiful landscape”He said British Ambassador to Colombia George Hodgson.

When will the requirement be removed?

As of November 9, Colombians traveling to United Kingdom they will not need a visa.

How long will Colombians be able to stay in the UK as tourists?

With the elimination of the tourist visa, Colombians will be able to go to visit the UK for a period of up to six months.

What about the other visas?

The British ambassador in Bogotá confirmed that student, work and residence visas remain the same.

What if you already paid for the visa?

If you paid for the visa in the last few days, and your biometrics (i.e. fingerprints) have not yet been taken, you can request a refund directly from the embassy.

What does the Government of Colombia say?

Through a statement, the Foreign Ministry of Colombia he appreciated the elimination of the visa. “This relaxation in the British visa regime further consolidates and strengthens bilateral relations between both countries, as it will significantly boost tourism, trade, culture, among many other components of the intense and rich bilateral agenda,” he said. the Foreign Ministry through a statement.

How many Colombians travel to the United Kingdom?

According to data from Migración Colombia, in total they have traveled to the United Kingdom between January and September 2022 a total of 45,788: 14,457 of them for tourism and 24,932 for residence.

Source: Elcomercio

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