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Colombia and Israel Announce Visa Waiver From September 2026

8/21/2026

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Colombia and Israel will waive visa requirements for each other's citizens starting September 1, 2026.
Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Colombian counterpart Omar Bula Escobar announced the waiver in Washington.
President Abelardo de la Espriella’s administration reversed President Gustavo Petro’s break with Israel.
Colombia recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights and Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Colombia opens an embassy in Jerusalem, exchanges ambassadors, and sends a delegation to Israel in October 2026.

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Colombia and Israel will waive visa requirements for each other's citizens starting September 1, 2026.
Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Colombian counterpart Omar Bula Escobar announced the waiver in Washington.
President Abelardo de la Espriella’s administration reversed President Gustavo Petro’s break with Israel.
Colombia recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights and Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Colombia opens an embassy in Jerusalem, exchanges ambassadors, and sends a delegation to Israel in October 2026.