Colombia to Impose Visa Requirements for British Travelers in Response to UK Rule Change

‘By the principle of reciprocity, the Colombian government will ask for visas from British citizens,’ Colombian President Gustavo Petro said.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Bogota, Colombia, on July 20, 2023. Fernando Vergara/AP Photo

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Nov. 26 that his country will impose visa requirements for British travelers in response to the UK’s decision to revoke visa-free entry to Colombian nationals.

The British government reinstated the visa requirement for Colombian citizens on Tuesday, citing the “significant increase in irregular migration cases” as the rationale for the change.