The Colombian mobile consulates in the United States They have the official endorsement of the Ministry of Foreign Public Relations and the chancelleries. This program aims to bring Consular Offices closer to the population living in peripheral places, where they reside, within the different states.
In this site We will tell you about where the mobile consulates are located, what the processing days are like, what services they offer and other corresponding information on consular procedures.
What are Colombian mobile consulates for?
Colombia's mobile consulates are a initiative that seeks to bring consular services to areas of the United States and other countries where there is a significant presence of Colombians, but there is no permanent physical consulate. It is a form of facilitate access to these services for those who would otherwise have to travel long distances to reach a consulate.
Overall, mobile consulates are an important way to ensure that citizens Colombians living abroad have the access they need to consular services, regardless of their location.
What services do Colombian mobile consulates offer in the United States?
Services offered at mobile consulates vary, but generally include:
- Issuance of identity documents: This includes the issuance and renewal of passports, identity cards and identification cards.
- Civil registration: Mobile consulates can help with civil registration procedures, including the registration of births, marriages and deaths.
- Notarization of documents: They can help notarize documents for legal use in Colombia.
- Advice: Mobile consulates can also provide advice on a variety of legal and immigration matters, as well as provide information about the rights and responsibilities of Colombians in the host country.
- Assistance in emergency cases: If a Colombian citizen is in an emergency situation, the mobile consulate can provide help and guidance.
How does the mobile consulate service work?
El Colombia mobile consulate service In the United States it works in an organized and methodical manner to be able to provide consular services to Colombian citizens in areas distant from fixed consulates. The general procedure is detailed below:
- Programming Languages: Mobile consulates are not available at all times, but rather operate according to a pre-established schedule.
- Appointment booking: Before the mobile consulate event, interested parties must book an appointment. By clicking the link you can get an appointment without problems.
- Visit location: The mobile consulate is set up in a predetermined location, such as a community center, a school, or even a church. Tables, chairs, and computer equipment are temporarily installed, and a secure network is configured to carry out consular services.
- Service Provision: On the day of the visit, consular officials provide previously scheduled services to citizens who have booked appointments.
- Tracking: After the mobile consulate visit, follow-up may be required to complete certain procedures. This monitoring is carried out through the nearest consulate or through telephone or online communication.
Remember that each consulate may have its own process and protocol for the provision of mobile services, so it is best to check with the local consulate for the most accurate and up-to-date information when applying.
How do I find out the dates of the mobile consulates?
The consulates dates and locations are announced in advance of mobile services, both on their websites, networks and through other communication channels. Below I leave you the social networks and contact pages, you will only have to touch the link to open and consult about the available dates.
Remember You can also communicate via phone to the nearest consulate and inquire about the dates and services of mobile consulates in the United States.
It is important to ensure that all requirements for the required service are clear and met to avoid delays or problems on the day of the appointment.
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Tips to keep in mind
Below you can find a series of tips What you should take into account when presenting yourself to a mobile consulate:
- Verify that the mobile consulate requires an appointmentYou just have to come during the hours that the Mobile Consulate is enabled and ask or call the nearest Colombian consulate in advance.
- In some mobile consulates they will fill out a form with your data, you can complete it by tapping the link: Mobile consulate form.
- The only one payment method It is through Money Order or Cashier Check in the name of the Consulate of Colombia.
- If you want that your passport is sent to your home, under your responsibility, you must bring a prepaid envelope with stamps (only priority mail will be accepted)
- Remember to check the requirements that you must comply with for each of the procedures you wish to carry out on the Consulate page.
- If your ID is at the Consulate and you want us to deliver it to the mobile Consulate, send us an email to the consulate closest to your home or residence.
- If you are going to make your processing of ID for the first time, we ask you to send us the Colombian civil birth registration to the Consulate's email, in order to verify if it is registered on the Registry's page.
FAQs
How much does it cost to get a Colombian passport at the mobile consulate?
Keep in mind that to make the corresponding payment you must first formalize the request. When carrying out your procedure, check your details at the Consulate closest to your home and look for the available payment methods.
Electronic payment is managed online, by tapping the "secure online payments" button. You must have an active account enabled by the corresponding financial institution with the service for electronic payments. The appropriate prices are:
| passports | Europe and Cuba | Rest of the world |
| Ordinary Passport | EUR € 64 | USD $ 89 |
| Executive Passport | EUR € 113 | USD $ 158 |
| Emergency Passport | EUR € 81 | USD $ 116 |
| Border Passport | N/A | USD $26* |
| Exempt Passport | N/A | N/A |
How many Colombian consulates are there in the United States?
Currently there 12 Colombian consulates in the United States. They are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Juan de Puerto Rico, Orlando, San Francisco, Newark and Houston.
What documents must you present to obtain a passport at the mobile consulate?
To apply for a Colombian passport, you must present the following documents: original of the citizenship card, previous passport (if you have one), nationality certificate, photograph, fingerprint registration and any other document required by the procedure at the time of making the online request.
What documents do I need to manage Passports for Adults?
It is necessary to present a Citizenship Card in valid and original format. If you do not have it, you must present the following documents:
- Password for the first time issued by the National Registry of Civil Status, which must have biometrics, a simple photocopy of the civil birth registration issued by the Notary, Registrar or Consul.
- Password processed by request for a duplicate or renewal of the citizenship card issued by the National Registry of Civil Status, which must have a photo and fingerprint.
What are the conditions for Exit Permits from Colombia for Minors?
You must present the following conditions:
- Copy and original of the minor's Colombian civil birth registration.
- Copy of the minor's identity card (if over 7 years old).
- Original Colombian Citizenship Card of the guardian or parents authorizing the permit. If the guardians are foreigners, they must present an original identity document and/or passport.
- If you travel accompanied only by a stewardess, you must know the name of the airline in case of any inconvenience that occurs.
- Present an approximate date of the trip the minor will take.