Azerbaijan and Colombia Sign Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement for Ordinary Passport Holders
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BAKU, September 24, 2026 — Azerbaijan and Colombia have signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports, a move set to deepen ties between the South Caucasus nation and the South American country.
The agreement was signed on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York by Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Colombia's Foreign Minister Omar Bula Escobar .
What the Agreement Covers
The formally named "Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Colombia on Mutual Exemption from Visa Requirements for Holders of Ordinary Passports" enables citizens from both nations to travel without needing a visa.
Aspect | Details |
Signatories | Jeyhun Bayramov (Azerbaijan) and Omar Bula Escobar (Colombia) |
Location | UN General Assembly, New York |
Visa Type Covered | Ordinary passports |
Entry into Force | After mutual exchange of passport specimens and notes verbales |
The two ministers also discussed opportunities to enhance economic ties, tourism, education and cultural cooperation during their meeting .
Diplomatic Context
The signing follows months of bilateral engagement. In May 2026, the two countries held their VI Political Consultations Meeting in Baku, where they advanced negotiations on the visa exemption agreement and identified education, culture and humanitarian demining as new areas of cooperation .
The Colombian Embassy in Azerbaijan described the agreement as one that "will contribute to further strengthening ties between our peoples and creating new opportunities for the development of exchanges in various fields" .
What Happens Next
The visa exemption will not take effect immediately. Both countries must complete the formal exchange of passport specimens and the corresponding notes verbales through diplomatic channels before the agreement becomes operational . Once those institutional steps are completed, the date on which visa-free travel begins will be announced .
Existing Visa-Free Arrangements
Azerbaijan already applies visa-free regimes with a number of countries under bilateral agreements. Current lists show Colombia has an existing visa-free arrangement with Azerbaijan covering diplomatic, official and service passports for stays of up to 90 days . The new agreement extends this to ordinary passports.
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Quick Reference Summary
Aspect | Details |
Agreement | Mutual visa exemption for ordinary passports |
Signed | UN General Assembly, September 2026 |
Signatories | Bayramov (Azerbaijan) and Bula (Colombia) |
Effective Date | Pending exchange of passport specimens |
Coverage | Ordinary passport holders |
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