Colombian passport: How long will it take to receive it?

The passport It is used to travel abroad and process visas . It is mandatory for entering or leaving Colombia , except in some South American countries that allow entry with a national identity card . If you need to process it, there is a certain amount of time you must wait to receive the documentation. How many days can it take?

According to the times established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the delivery of passports is:

• Bogotá Passport Offices, Central and Northern Branches: 24 business hours after payment.

• CADE Network: 72 business hours after payment.

• Governorships: 48 hours.

• Colombian consulates abroad: 8 business days. In this case, the deadlines will depend on mobility measures, international cargo transportation, and any exceptional situations that may arise.

Additionally, for adults, passports must be issued in person. Holders must present a valid citizenship card, password, or a document in the process of obtaining a citizenship card to collect the document.

For minors , the passport will be issued to the parent, legal representative, or guardian who processed the application for the minor. This person must provide identification with a valid citizenship card, password, or documents in the process of obtaining a citizenship card, and must present the minor's identity card or birth certificate.

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How to make a passport in 2025?

To obtain a Colombian passport in 2025, follow these steps: ▪️Schedule a virtual appointment on the official website of the Colombian Foreign Ministry. ▪️Go in person to the selected office on the assigned date to have your photo taken, fingerprints taken, and your signature completed.

▪️Present the required documents: a valid citizenship card (original) or password for the first time, a copy of your birth certificate if necessary, and a previous passport, if applicable. In case of loss or theft, please report it to the issuing office.

▪️The cost of a regular passport is 186,000 Colombian pesos in Bogotá, with variations in other regions due to departmental taxes. Delivery in Bogotá is fast, within 24 to 48 hours.

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Can it be processed online?

As explained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it can be processed for the following reasons: • Being of legal age, and holding a valid ordinary electronic passport or electronic executive passport, issued after November 17, 2017. • Having had a successful biometric authentication in the issuance process of the previous valid passport. • Due to voluntary change. • Due to damage that prevents its use. • When the pages of the valid passport have been exhausted or when the remaining ones are not sufficient. • Due to theft or loss.

To request a change to an ordinary or executive electronic passport, you must complete the online application form: https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/pasaporte/solicitar.xhtml