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British Embassy in Colombia

1 embassy

In Colombia, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Bogotá. The United Kingdom requires Colombian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

British Embassy in Bogotá

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bogotá

Embassy · Bogotá

Today · Closed

Address: Carrera 9 76-49, Bogotá
Website: gov.uk
Head of mission: Louise De Sousa

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Bogotá, the capital; the address on record is Carrera 9 76-49, Bogotá. The head of mission on record is Louise De Sousa. Its website is linked on its page.

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

United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Colombia

Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
Student and work routes (brief)
Fee: £135
5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. From Colombia, the application is made at the British embassy in Bogotá or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

Colombia’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Colombia in the United Kingdom (2)

In return, Colombia has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Colombia

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Colombia.

Travel to Colombia for British citizens

Colombia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Colombia, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Colombia is closed

The British embassy in Colombia closes 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, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.