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WORKING HOLIDAY · COLOMBIA

Working Holiday — Colombia

Travel in Colombia for up to one year, with open work permission under the French–Colombian Working Holiday agreement.

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At a glance

TypeWorking Holiday visa
DestinationColombia
DurationUp to 12 months
Work permissionOpen work permission during the visa
Funding & minimum fundsSelf-funded · average bank balance over the previous three months above five current Colombian monthly minimum wages, plus an exit ticket
Official programmeFrench–Colombian Working Holiday agreement ↗

Programme highlights

✓ Open work permission✓ Up to one year✓ French citizens aged 18–30✓ Travel-first experience

About Working Holiday — Colombia

The Colombia Working Holiday Visa is designed for young French travellers who want to spend an extended period discovering the country while being able to work along the way. The visa can be valid for up to one year and includes open work permission, so employment can support the stay without becoming its primary purpose. It is a bilateral, one-time route rather than a general work or residence visa, which makes it especially useful for an independent first experience abroad. Applicants should plan for the practical realities of living and finding work in Colombia: health insurance is required, Spanish is not stated as a formal visa test but is likely to make everyday life and employment much easier, and the visa cannot be converted in Colombia into a migrant or resident visa. Exact application documents and fees should always be checked on the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before applying.

Eligibility criteria

  • AudienceYoung independent travellers who want to combine travel with temporary work.
  • Age limit18–30 at the time of application.
  • NationalityFrench citizens under the bilateral agreement.
  • Language requirementNo general formal test stated; practical Spanish is strongly recommended.
  • Other conditionsValid passport, health insurance and the supporting documents required by the visa authority.

Important to know

This is a one-time visitor visa. It does not allow dependants and cannot be changed in Colombia into a migrant or resident visa. Always confirm the current document list, costs and process with the Colombian visa authority.

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