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U.S. visa guide

We guide you through your U.S. visa.

To travel to tournaments and camps in the United States you need a visa. We don't process it directly: we work with specialized partners who have given us very good results.

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Information reviewed in November 2026. Requirements and fees are set by the U.S. Government and change: always confirm on travel.state.gov and the Embassy website before paying or booking.

B1/B2
The visitor visa amateur athletes usually apply for to play tournaments and attend camps
Up to 10 years
Maximum validity of the B visa for Colombians according to the State Department; the consular officer decides each person's
Interview
Since 2025 age no longer exempts you: in general minors also go to an interview
One per person
Every athlete, coach and companion files their own application

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Will you make it in time?

Pick your event or enter your travel date and we will tell you when to start.

  • 8+ months: good margin
  • 6-8 months: book now
  • 3-6 months: tight, write to us
  • <3 months: very little time

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Step by step

  1. 01

    Check the passport

    It must be valid; we recommend it does not expire within six months after your return. If it expires soon, renew it first: the visa is tied to that passport.

  2. 02

    Fill in the DS-160 form

    It is the official application, online and in English (ceac.state.gov). Keep the confirmation page with the barcode. The data must match the passport and be truthful.

  3. 03

    Pay the visa fee

    The application fee and any new charge are set by the State Department. Pay only through the means indicated on the official appointment site and keep the receipt.

  4. 04

    Book your appointment

    It is booked on the official appointment site linked by the U.S. Embassy in Colombia. Available dates change daily and are sometimes far away: this is where VisaBot helps.

  5. 05

    Prepare your documents

    Gather what is on the list below. Bring originals and do not carry papers they do not ask for.

  6. 06

    Go to the interview

    Arrive early and answer truthfully, short and clear: which tournament you are going to, when, with whom, who pays and why you are coming back to Colombia.

  7. 07

    Receive your passport with the visa

    If it is approved, your passport comes back with the visa attached. Check that your details are right and let us know so we can continue with the trip.

Documents

What you need to bring.

For everyone

  • Valid passport (not expiring within six months after your return)
  • Previous passports, if you have them
  • DS-160 confirmation page with the barcode
  • Receipt for the visa fee payment
  • Appointment confirmation
  • A recent photo, if the consulate asks for it (the DS-160 photo is uploaded online)

For the athlete

  • Event details: name, dates, venue and hotel (we give them to you)
  • Proof of enrollment or from your club showing your life in Colombia
  • Who pays for the trip: letter and income proof from whoever funds it
  • Visas and stamps from previous trips

If the athlete is a minor

  • Birth certificate or ID card
  • Parents' or guardians' documents; a parent or guardian goes with the minor (confirm with the Embassy who must attend)
  • Exit permit signed by both parents: it is separate from the visa and Migration requires it to travel
  • If traveling without their parents, both parents' authorization at a notary

Beware of scams

  • No one can guarantee your visa or sell you a “special” appointment. Distrust anyone who promises it.
  • Official procedures are done only on State Department and Embassy sites (they end in .gov).
  • Sport Voyager does not process or charge for the visa. VisaBot charges only if it manages to move your appointment earlier.
  • Visa approval is solely a decision of the United States Government. Sport Voyager and its partners cannot guarantee it.

One visa per person

Teams and delegations

If you travel with a team, everyone should start at the same time: each athlete, coach and companion has their own application and appointment. At the meeting with families we answer questions about visas, payments and safety, and we support passports, exit permits and appointments with VisaBot.

Events that require a visa

Events in the United States.

Each one is a passport page: pick yours and count the months with the calculator above.

See the whole calendar

Other destinations

What if the event is not in the United States?

The U.S. visa is the procedure that takes the most time, but it is not the only requirement. This is what we check for the other destinations on our calendar. Entry rules change: we confirm them on each event page before registration.

Everyone should confirm current requirements with Colombia's Foreign Ministry and the destination country's immigration authority.

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Frequently asked questions about the visa

Have another question? Write to us and we'll reply on WhatsApp.

Which visa do I need for a tournament or camp?

Amateur athletes traveling to compete or attend a camp usually apply for the B1/B2 visitor visa, issued to Colombians with up to 10 years of validity. That visa does not allow receiving a salary. Each case is decided by the consular officer, and the rules for professional or scholarship athletes are different.

How far in advance should I start?

As soon as possible: ideally 8 to 12 months before the trip and at least 6. Waiting times for an appointment change often; if you get a distant date, VisaBot can help you move it earlier. Use the calculator on this page.

Does my minor child also go to an interview?

Since 2025 the State Department removed the automatic age exemption (under 14 and over 79): in general all applicants go to an interview. Confirm the current requirement on the Embassy website before booking.

How much does it cost?

The application fee (MRV) is set by the State Department; guides place it at US$185 for the B1/B2 visa. In addition, a 2025 law created a US$250 “visa integrity fee” and its collection is not yet uniform. Confirm the current amount on travel.state.gov before paying.

Can I enter the U.S. without a visa using ESTA?

No. Colombia is not part of the Visa Waiver Program: Colombians need a visa to travel to the United States.

What do I say in the interview?

The truth, with short, clear answers: which tournament you are going to, when, with which team, who pays and why you return to Colombia (school, family, work). Do not bring memorized answers or documents they do not ask for.

What if my visa is denied?

You can apply again, preferably when there is something new to show. The decision belongs exclusively to the U.S. Government; neither Sport Voyager nor its partners can guarantee it. Let us know so we can review how your participation in the trip is affected.

I already have a valid U.S. visa, is it good for this trip?

If your B1/B2 visa is still valid, normally yes. Check that your passport is also valid and, if you changed passports, bring the old one (the one with the visa) along with the new one.

What is VisaBot and how does it help?

It is our partner: it checks every day whether an earlier slot that fits your dates opens at the Bogotá consulate and, if it finds one, reschedules your appointment and notifies you by email and WhatsApp. It only charges if it manages to move it earlier.

What if the event is not in the United States?

This guide covers the U.S. visa, the one that requires the most paperwork. For other countries we confirm entry requirements on each event page. For example, for short stays in the Schengen area Colombians do not currently need a visa, but the European Union is preparing an electronic authorization (ETIAS): check whether it already applies on your date.

When are you traveling?

Tell us the tournament or camp and we'll tell you how much time you have for the visa.

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