Diplomatic representation of Colombia in Australia
Colombian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Canberra represents Colombia in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Colombian citizens and other applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Colombian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Canberra is Colombia’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Check before visiting: many consular procedures require an appointment, while some services can be completed online. Review the current instructions for your specific procedure before travelling to Canberra.
Embassy location
Where is the Colombian Embassy in Canberra?
The Colombian Embassy and its Consular Section are located in Barton, Canberra.
The mission is located at Level 2, 40 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should make sure they have completed any required online registration or appointment steps before travelling.
About the mission
About the Colombian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Canberra is Colombia’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Colombian government and supports political, economic, cultural, educational and bilateral relations.
The embassy also includes a Consular Section serving Colombian citizens and other applicants within its Australian jurisdiction.
Colombia maintains additional consular representation in Australia, including a Consulate-General in Sydney and honorary consular posts in other states.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section in Canberra provides a wide range of citizen, passport, civil registry and document services.
Passports and identity documents
Colombian citizens can apply for passports and eligible identity-document procedures through the Consular Section, subject to appointment and document requirements.
Civil registry and notarial services
Services include eligible birth, marriage and death registrations, signatures on private documents, powers of attorney and other consular procedures.
Online services
Some procedures, including apostilles, judicial record certificates, residence certificates and selected visa or civil-record services, can be completed online without an embassy appointment.
Check the procedure first: Colombia distinguishes between services that require an appointment and services available online. Using the correct process can avoid an unnecessary trip to Canberra.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Colombian Consular Section in Canberra
Many in-person Colombian consular procedures require an appointment before attendance.
The current Canberra Consular Section guidance states that appointment availability is offered for the next 21 calendar days. Applicants requiring a later appointment should submit their request within the three weeks before their intended date.
Services requiring prior appointments include passport applications, first-time and duplicate identity cards, civil registrations, certain signature recognitions, permissions for minors and selected notarial procedures.
Other procedures can be completed online and do not require an appointment.
Before booking: applicants are instructed to complete or update their Colombian Consular Registration details before joining the appointment waiting list.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
Colombia divides its consular responsibilities in Australia between Canberra, Sydney and additional consular posts.
The Consular Section in Canberra currently serves residents of the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
The Colombian Consulate-General in Sydney has jurisdiction over New South Wales and Queensland.
Colombia also maintains honorary consular representation in Queensland and Western Australia, although the scope of services available through honorary consulates is more limited.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Confirm your jurisdiction and whether your procedure requires an appointment before travelling to the Colombian Embassy.
Check if you need an appointment
Passports, identity cards, civil registrations and several notarial procedures require prior arrangements with the Consular Section.
Check for online options
Apostilles, judicial record certificates, residence certificates and some other procedures can be completed online without visiting Canberra.
Prepare your documents
Make sure your identification, forms and supporting documents match the requirements for the procedure you intend to complete.
Important: appointment procedures, requirements and service availability can change. Always check the latest official Colombian consular guidance before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Colombian Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Colombian Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia is located at Level 2, 40 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia.
What are the telephone numbers of the Colombian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6273 2090 or +61 2 6273 2091.
What email should I use for consular enquiries?
Consular enquiries can be sent to ccanberra@cancilleria.gov.co. General embassy enquiries can be sent to eaustralia@cancilleria.gov.co.
What are the consular opening hours in Canberra?
The Consular Section currently lists public hours from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Do I need an appointment for a Colombian passport?
Yes. Passport applications are among the procedures for which the Canberra Consular Section currently requires a prior appointment.
Which Australian states are served by the Canberra Consular Section?
The Canberra Consular Section serves the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Which areas are served by the Colombian Consulate-General in Sydney?
DFAT lists the Sydney Consulate-General’s jurisdiction as New South Wales and Queensland.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular arrangements on this page.