Consulates in Cali

  • 5 missions
  • 5 countries
  • most embassies are in Bogotá

Embassies and consulates in Cali

Cali has 5 foreign missions from 5 countries, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to Colombia are in Bogotá, about 301 km away.

Public holidays in Cali

Public holidays in Colombia

  • Independence of Cartagena

    Monday

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The missions in Cali close on Colombia’s public holidays, the next being Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026, Immaculate Conception (La Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026.

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Foreign missions in Cali

Cali hosts missions of Switzerland, Chile, Germany, Italy and Poland.

Types of mission in Cali

Of these, the 5 honorary consulates in Cali offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Other cities in Colombia

Outside Cali, missions in Colombia are found in Bogotá (55), Cartagena (15), Medellín (9), Barranquilla (3), Manizales (2) and Leticia (2).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Cali?

There are 5 foreign missions on record in Cali.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Cali?

Missions from 5 countries are based in Cali, among them Switzerland, Chile, Germany, Italy and Poland.

Is there an embassy in Cali?

No. The embassies to Colombia are in Bogotá, about 301 km away; Cali has honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Cali closed?

The missions in Cali close on Colombia’s public holidays, the next being Independence of Cartagena (Independencia de Cartagena) on Monday 16 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.