Americas
Colombia
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Population
- 53,425,635
- Currency
- Colombian Peso (COP)
- Calling code
- +57
- Languages
- Spanish
- 93missions
- 50embassies
- 20consulates
- 23honorary consulates
Colombia
Embassies and consulates in Colombia
embassies in Bogotá
Colombia hosts 93 foreign missions from 53 countries: 50 embassies, 20 consulates and 23 honorary consulates. All 50 embassies are in the capital, Bogotá. Consulates are also found in Cartagena, Medellín and Cali.
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All missions in Colombia
Other cities in Colombia
- 55
- 15
- 9
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 1
Outside Bogotá, missions are found in Cartagena (15), Medellín (9), Cali (5), Barranquilla (3), Manizales (2), Leticia (2), Cúcuta (1) and Bucaramanga (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Italy 8 -
Switzerland 5 -
Chile 4 -
Czech Republic 4 -
Germany 4 -
Peru 4 -
Poland 4 -
Brazil 3
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Argentina 1 embassy1 -
Australia 1 embassy1 -
Austria 1 embassy1 -
Azerbaijan 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 embassy1 -
Bolivia 1 embassy1 - Brazil 1 embassy · 1 consulate · 1 honorary consulate3
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Canada 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 - Chile 1 embassy · 3 honorary consulates4
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China 1 embassy1 -
Costa Rica 1 embassy1 -
Cuba 1 embassy1 - Czech Republic 1 embassy · 3 honorary consulates4
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Denmark 1 embassy1 -
Dominican Republic 1 embassy1 -
Ecuador 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
El Salvador 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
France 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 - Germany 1 embassy · 3 honorary consulates4
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Guatemala 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Honduras 1 embassy1 -
Hungary 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1
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Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Ireland 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy1 - Italy 1 embassy · 2 consulates · 5 honorary consulates8
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Japan 1 embassy1 -
Mexico 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
New Zealand 1 embassy1 -
Norway 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Panama 1 embassy1 - Peru 1 embassy · 3 consulates4
- Poland 1 embassy · 3 honorary consulates4
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Portugal 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 honorary consulate1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Sweden 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 - Switzerland 1 embassy · 1 consulate · 3 honorary consulates5
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Trinidad and Tobago 1 honorary consulate1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Uruguay 1 embassy1 -
Venezuela 3 consulates3
Visa rules for Colombia
Colombia visa guide · 9 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 101 can enter visa-free and 97 need an e-Visa for Colombia.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Colombia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,491 | 1,838 | 618 | 25.1% | 31.8% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 3,074 | 1,961 | 1,078 | 35.1% | 34.0% |
| 2025 | 905 | 792 | 88 | 10.0% | 49.0% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 334 | 285 | 10.9% |
| France | 184 | 185 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 87 | 77 | 6.1% |
| Italy | 60 | 55 | 8.3% |
| Austria | 46 | 35 | 16.3% |
| Romania | 45 | 20 | 55.6% |
| Portugal | 44 | 42 | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | 39 | 37 | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | 29 | 27 | 3.4% |
| Belgium | 17 | 14 | – |
| Poland | 9 | 4 | – |
| Hungary | 8 | 8 | – |
Schengen consulates in Colombia received 905 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 792 visas. 10.0% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 35.1%: the rate fell by 25.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 71% compared with 2024 (3,074).
Most applications went to Spain (334), France (184), Germany (87) and Italy (60).
Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Colombia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Colombia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 438,225 | 550,713 |
| Student (F, M) | 4,407 | 3,820 |
| Exchange (J) | 13,379 | 9,913 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 7,500 | 7,969 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2,796 | 1,777 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 5,045 | 4,440 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2,356 | 1,287 |
| Other | 19 | 7 |
| Total | 473,727 | 579,926 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 24.7% | 32.8% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 579,926 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Colombia, the 5th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 95%. That is 22% more than in fiscal year 2024 (473,727).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Colombia received 183,308, 20% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 32.8% for citizens of Colombia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 24.7%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Colombia’s own missions abroad
Colombia’s embassies abroad (100)
Colombia itself has 100 missions abroad, in 63 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (5), Spain (5), the United States (5), Venezuela (5) and Italy (4).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Colombia
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Independence of Cartagena
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 50 embassies are in the capital, Bogotá. The largest foreign networks in Colombia are those of Italy (8), Switzerland (5), Chile (4), the Czech Republic (4) and Germany (4).
Travel advice for Colombia
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Colombia: the US State Department rates Colombia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 30 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Colombia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Colombia (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Colombia?
Italy, with 8 missions, followed by Switzerland (5).
Do I need a visa for Colombia?
Of 198 passports, 101 can enter visa-free and 97 need an e-Visa for Colombia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Colombia closed?
On Colombia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026.