Consulate of Colombia in Bern

Consular service for its jurisdiction

Consulate of Colombia in Bern serves Colombians and foreign nationals located in Switzerland. Residence or the location where a procedure takes place determines which office should receive the request; checking the jurisdiction avoids booking at the wrong post.

Services and procedures

The office handles Colombian documentation, registrations, consular acts and guidance for nationals. Each procedure has its own requirements and method; prepare the documents required by the authority before booking.

• Colombian passports and identity documents.
• Civil registration, authentication and notarial services under each procedure’s requirements.
• Consular certificates, life certificates and assistance to Colombians within the office’s remit.
• Visas, apostilles and criminal-record matters: some procedures are online; check the official channel before booking.

Appointments and in-person service

New slots Thursdays at noon for the following week; card payment. The walk-in window is limited to documents and life certificates.

Office-specific details

Telephone service is in the afternoon and differs from in-person hours. Walk-in service does not cover every procedure.