French Embassy in Bogotá
Embassy 
France Bogotá, Colombia
- Address
- Carrera 11 93-12, Bogotá D.C.
- Website
- co.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 September 2026
The French embassy in Bogotá stands at Carrera 11 93-12, Bogotá D.C., in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Colombia
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Independence of Cartagena
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Colombian citizens
ColombiaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Colombia
FranceColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of France
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 84 | 8 | 8.7% | 40.5% |
| 2024 | 161 | 140 | 13 | 8.4% | 39.3% |
| 2025 | 184 | 185 | 0 | 0.0% | 43.8% |
2025 figures: 184 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Bogotá, and 185 visas were issued. 0 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 0.0%. The refusal rate fell by 8.4 points from 8.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (161).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.0% (2025) to 8.7% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Colombia, 10.0% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
43.8% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Belgium in BogotáAvenida Calle 92 11-51, Bogotá D.C.
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Embassy of Costa Rica in BogotáCarrera 11A 93-67, Bogotá
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Embassy of Italy in BogotáCalle 93 B N. 9 - 92, Bogota, Bogotá
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Embassy of Cuba in BogotáCarrera 9 92-54, Bogotá
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Embassy of Spain in BogotáCalle 92 12-68, Bogotá
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Embassy of Denmark in BogotáCarrera 13 93-40, Bogotá, D.C.
France’s other missions in Colombia
The French embassy in Bogotá is one of 2 missions of France in Colombia. Consulates: Cartagena. Colombia in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Bogotá
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Bogotá.
Address and contact
Address: Carrera 11 93-12, Bogotá D.C. The record for the French embassy in Bogotá includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Colombia
French citizens do not need a visa for Colombia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the French embassy in Bogotá is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Bogotá for public holidays in Colombia are Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026 and Immaculate Conception (La Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Bogotá
Current procedures for the French embassy in Bogotá, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Bogotá
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Bogotá there are 19 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Bogotá?
The French embassy in Bogotá is at Carrera 11 93-12, Bogotá D.C.
When is the French Embassy in Bogotá closed?
The French embassy in Bogotá closes on Colombia’s public holidays, the next being Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
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