Colombia is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in North Sydney and an honorary consul.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Colombia covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (North Sydney) |
| Victoria | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney (North Sydney) |
| Western Australia | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| South Australia | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Tasmania | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Northern Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
Offices of Colombia in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Barton)Embassy of Colombia in CanberraLevel 2, 40 Macquarie Street, Barton, ACT 2600+61262732090|+61262732091Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (North Sydney)Consulate-General of Colombia in SydneySuite 14.03, 213 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060+61 2 9955 0311Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Colombia
Honorary consuls are appointed by Colombia to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Consular services of Colombia for people in Australia
Colombia's official channels list 10 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Renunciation of Colombian nationalityColombians abroad who wish to give up Colombian nationality request the procedure through the consulate, which charges a set fee.
- Civil registry (birth, marriage, death) and copiesBirth registration (with passport) can be booked via the platform; marriage and death registrations are requested by email, and copies of civil registries registered at the consulate can be requested online or by email.
- Citizenship ID card (cedula) and identity card for minorsConsulates issue the yellow hologram cedula de ciudadania for adults and the tarjeta de identidad for minors; adult cedula plus passport can be requested in one appointment.
- Signature recognition and notarial actsThe consulate authenticates signatures and handles notarial acts; public deeds (escritura publica) and renunciation of nationality are requested by email.
- Passport (ordinary)Colombian citizens apply for a passport, preferably 100 percent online if eligible and collecting at the consulate; in-person appointments are for those who could not apply online.
- Life certificate and pension power-of-attorney signatureColombian pensioners can get a certificate of life (fe de vida) and have a power-of-attorney signature recognised for collecting a pension, without an appointment in Sydney.
- Residence certificatesThe consulate issues proof of residence and a certificate of residence abroad for minors living overseas, requested online or by email.
- Visas for ColombiaThe Sydney consulate lists visa requests as an online or email service; the Colombian Foreign Ministry runs visas as a separate online procedure.
Other services listed by Colombia
- Criminal record certificate (antecedentes judiciales)The Sydney page links to the procedure for Colombian criminal-record certificates, handled online. Official page
- Registration of cedula for electionsColombians in Australia can register their cedula to vote in Colombian elections, as a walk-in service at the Sydney consulate. Official page
Before you contact Colombia's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.