British Embassy in Bogotá
Embassy 
United Kingdom Bogotá, Colombia
- Address
- Carrera 9 76-49, Bogotá
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Louise De Sousa
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 June 2025
At Carrera 9 76-49, Bogotá, the British embassy in Bogotá represents the United Kingdom towards Colombia. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Bogotá
| Monday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Friday | 08:30–13:30 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Colombia
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Independence of Cartagena
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Bogotá is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Colombian citizens
ColombiaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Colombia
United KingdomColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Indonesia in BogotáCalle 76 #10-02 Bogotá D.C.
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Embassy of Turkey in BogotáCalle 76 8-47, Bogotá
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Embassy of Hungary in BogotáCarrera 7 # 75-51, Edificio Terpel, Oficina 301, Bogotá
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Embassy of New Zealand in BogotáEdf. 8111, Calle 81 # 11 - 08 Of. 802, Chapinero, 110221, Bogotá
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Embassy of Switzerland in BogotáCarrera 9 74-08, Bogotá D.C.
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Embassy of Austria in BogotáCarrera 9 #73-44, Bogotá
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Colombia
The British embassy in Bogotá is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Colombia on record. Colombia in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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The UK reaffirms its full commitment to implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia.
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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Colombia: Louise de Sousa
Mrs Louise de Sousa has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia, in succession to Mr George Hodgson.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Bogotá
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bogotá. It is headed by Louise De Sousa, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Carrera 9 76-49, Bogotá. The record for the British embassy in Bogotá includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Colombia
Colombia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Bogotá is closed
The next closures of the British 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 Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Bogotá
Current procedures for the British embassy in Bogotá, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Bogotá
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Bogotá there are 11 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Bogotá?
The British embassy in Bogotá is at Carrera 9 76-49, Bogotá.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Bogotá?
The British embassy in Bogotá is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Bogotá open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Bogotá do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Bogotá closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
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