German Embassy in Bogotá
Embassy 
Germany Bogotá, Colombia
- Address
- Apartado Aéro 98 833, Bogotá D.C.
- Phone
- +57 601 4232600
- Website
- bogota.diplo.de
Head of mission: Martina Klumpp, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Wikidata · Record last updated on 19 October 2026
At Apartado Aéro 98 833, Bogotá D.C., the German embassy in Bogotá represents Germany towards Colombia. No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Bogotá
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Sie erreichen die Botschaft telefonisch von Montag bis Donnerstag von 7.15 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr sowie freitags von 7.30 Uhr bis 13.30 Uhr. In Notfällen Außerhalb der Dienstzeiten verfügt die Botschaft für akute Notlagen (z.B. bei schweren Unfällen oder Todesfällen) über einen Bereitschaftsdienst, der deutschen Staatsangehörigen weiterhilft (keine Beratung zu Visa, Einreise etc.). Notfallnummer: +57-320 8653717
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Colombia
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Independence of Cartagena
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Bogotá, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for Colombian citizens
ColombiaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Colombia
GermanyColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of Germany
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 55 | 3 | 5.1% | 98.2% |
| 2024 | 43 | 38 | 2 | 4.9% | 65.8% |
| 2025 | 87 | 77 | 5 | 6.1% | 35.1% |
2025 figures: 87 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Bogotá, and 77 visas were issued. 5 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 6.1%. That is barely different from 2024 (4.9%). Applications rose by 102% compared with 2024 (43).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.9% (2024) to 6.1% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Colombia, 10.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
35.1% 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
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Germany’s other missions in Colombia
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Medellín
Centro Comercial City Plaza, Calle 36D sur 27A-105, Of. 9758 sótano 3, Envigado - Colombia, Medellín
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Cali
Avenida 11N 7-171, Cali
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Barranquilla
Carrera 58 #79-38 Piso 1, Barranquilla
All missions of Germany in Colombia (4)
Besides the German embassy in Bogotá, Germany has 3 other missions in Colombia. Honorary consulates: Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla. Colombia in turn has 5 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Bogotá
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Bogotá. The head of mission on record is Martina Klumpp, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Apartado Aéro 98 833, Bogotá D.C. The record for the German embassy in Bogotá includes a phone number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Colombia
German citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Bogotá is closed
The German embassy in Bogotá closes on Colombia’s public holidays, the next being Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026 and Immaculate Conception (La Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Bogotá
Current procedures for the German embassy in Bogotá, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Bogotá?
The German embassy in Bogotá is at Apartado Aéro 98 833, Bogotá D.C.
When is the German Embassy in Bogotá closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
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