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Colombia-Israel diplomatic visa waiver agreement

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2026-08-21 04:37 UTC → 2026-09-12 16:42 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Colombia and Israel have ~~reached an agreement to reciprocally eliminate~~ implemented a reciprocal visa ~~requirements for their citizens,~~ waiver agreement, effective September ~~1. The decision follows~~ 1, 2026. Following diplomatic discussions between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula ~~Escobar. The agreement is intended~~ Escobar, the measure aims to facilitate mobility and strengthen bilateral ties ~~across~~ in tourism, commerce, academia, and cultural exchange. ~~This move represents an effort~~ Formalized through Resolution 12189 of 2026, the agreement allows citizens of both nations to ~~normalize~~ travel to each other's territories for stays of up to 90 days without prior visa processing. While ordinary passport holders are exempt, travelers must still comply with specific migratory conditions; for example, Colombian citizens traveling to Israel are required to complete a mandatory electronic travel authorization. This development marks a significant step in the normalization of relations following a period of ~~significant~~ diplomatic tension and distancing during the administration of former ~~Colombian~~ President Gustavo ~~Petro, who had previously criticized Israel’s actions in the Middle East and ordered a rupture in diplomatic relations. Under~~ Petro. The current initiative to rebuild bilateral ties is being driven by the ~~new terms, citizens~~ administration of ~~both nations may enter each other's territories without prior visa processing, provided they meet established migratory requirements.~~ President Abelardo de la Espriella.

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