El identification document issued by the nation of Colombia is the Citizenship card It is very important because in the event of any problem or any management that you need to carry out, this document will be required of you.

If you find residing within the United States of America and you need to do the Citizenship card, we will inform you on this site how to carry out this procedure, where you must appear and what the costs and requirements are for process your ID for the first time, your renewal or duplicate thereof.

Colombian Consulates and Embassies within the US

Below, we leave you the necessary information and the location of the consulates and embassies within United States so that you can communicate in case you need to consult for a specific procedure, to book an appointment or to introduce yourself to manage the citizenship card physically. You only have to touch the button corresponding to the place where you decide to show up.

Colombia Embassy Appointment

Colombia Consulate Appointment

Process Colombian citizenship card

the management of the identity card It is carried out in a Colombian consulate or embassy within the United States for several reasons. Next, we will inform you about the reasons why you can carry out the application process. identity card and what are the necessary documents as well as the information you should know before applying.

How to apply for a citizenship card for the first time?

In case of birth of a baby with Colombian nationality by their parents, grandparents or guardians may carry out the citizenship card Colombian in the consulate closest for the first time when you have completed the 18 years of age.

The requirements requested are the following:

show up at the nearest consulate personally.
To have accomplished Age 18.
Introduce birth certificate or biometric identity card.
In the event that the person is adopted, present Nature letter or the registration resolution.
Present the HR and Blood Group.
Present 3 passport photos with the corresponding characteristics.
Pay the corresponding rate of US$63,13.
Finally, you will be told when to withdraw your citizenship card.

Information and recommendations

Once the management of the corresponding procedure has been carried out in the Colombian Consulate or Embassy we suggest you check the management status of your ID of citizenship only by accessing the following button.

Citizenship Card Status

On the other hand, to withdraw your citizenship card It is the same place where I carry out the procedure. If you want to change the place of pick-up of your ID, you must notify and request a change of address. You can do this by clicking the following button and filling out the data form that will appear.

ID Withdrawal Address

Process a duplicate of the Colombian citizenship card in the US

If you are abroad and due to loss, deterioration or theft you need to get your citizenship card done again Colombian you can request it in person at the nearest consulate or online from the comfort of your home.

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Apply online for Colombian citizenship

To process your citizenship card from home, you only have to follow these recommendations:

Enter the following link Request for duplicate ID.
You need complete the data personal in the lockers.
Then pay the cost of management from a Colombian account.
You need indicate the place where you want to receive it. We inform you that they are only delivered to consulates, so you must indicate which is the closest consulate to pick it up.

Apply in person for Colombian citizenship

The application process and completion of the citizenship card is carried out at the nearest Colombian consulate.

The steps are as follows:

Appear in person at the consulate or Colombian embassy.
Express what procedure you wish to carry out.
You must express what your ID number of citizenship.
Bring documents that prove their Colombian nationality.
Deliver 3 passport photos (4.0cm x 5.0cm) required and blood group.
Provide proof of payment for management of the citizenship card.
Finally, you will be told what day you will have to appear for the delivery of the same.

Cost of making the duplicate

We inform you that the cost of realization is $ 49,42 dollars and that payment is made through Money Order in the following states by requesting an appointment:

Rectification of the citizenship card

In cases where a Colombian citizen requires rectify your citizenship card Due to changes in biographical data or for other reasons, you may do so by presenting yourself at the nearest consulate only carrying your citizenship card and the requested passport photos in 4.0cm x 5.0cm format.

You must also pay the cost of creating your new rectified citizenship card, which is $ 49,42 dollars. The cost can be paid through Money order.

Renewal of the citizenship card

La renewal of the citizenship card It is completely free and you only have to appear at the nearest consulate or embassy with the following documents:

Expired citizenship card.
If you do not have the ID due to loss or theft, you must file the corresponding report.
Birth certificate.
Present blood group and RH test.
Bring 3 passport photos (4.0cm x 5.0cm).

The procedure is carried out at the moment and in that same place you must present yourself on the agreed date for the withdrawal of the Colombian citizenship card.

Registration of ID card for elections abroad

If you want to carry out the registration of the citizenship card To vote in the presidential elections that are taking place in Colombia, you must go to the nearest consulate to carry out this process 2 months before the elections.

Recommendations to follow:

Check if your ID is already registered at a consulate to vote.
You must appear at the consulate with your valid citizenship card or passport for registration.
Show up before election dates and check the voter registration deadlines.
We inform you that the only valid document to vote is the Colombian citizenship card.
If your ID is already registered to vote at the nearest Consulate or Embassy, a new registration is not required.

Likewise, we leave you the following link so you can access and verify the assigned voting location.

Vote at the Colombian Consulate

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