The Embassy of Colombia in Madrid represents Colombia in Spain and serves Colombian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ General Martínez Campos, 48, 28010 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 700 47 70 |
| Fax | +34 91 310 38 69 |
| emadrid@cancillería.gov.co | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Eduardo Avila Navarrete, Ambassador |
| National Day | 20 July |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at C/ General Martínez Campos, 48 (28010 Madrid).
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Spain
The ambassador is Eduardo Avila Navarrete, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 23 January 2023. The Spanish diplomatic list names 13 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: commercial office. Colombia also has career consular offices in Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Seville and Valencia.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Colombian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Colombian sources:
Colombian passport (application abroad)
- Abroad, only Colombian consulates issue passports – the application and the collection are in person
- Original cédula de ciudadanía (or the original contraseña receipt if you do not have the card yet)
- To collect the passport: original Colombian ID and the payment receipt
- Ordinary passports are valid for 10 years; processing at consulates takes about 8 working days
- Minors: accompanied by a parent or legal representative with their cédula; a third party needs a special power of attorney from both parents (apostilled and translated into Spanish if made abroad)
Sources: Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passports, Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – passport requirements (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Spain to Colombia
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Colombia (up to 90 days). Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the Colombian national day, 20 July. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 700 47 70. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Spanish authorities. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Colombia in Spain
Colombia in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Colombia (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Seville – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Consulate
- Valencia – Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Colombia in Madrid
What is the address of the Colombian Embassy in Spain?
At C/ General Martínez Campos, 48, 28010 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Colombia to Spain?
Eduardo Avila Navarrete, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Colombian national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 20 July as the national day of Colombia; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Colombia?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Is there a Colombian consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Seville and Valencia.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Colombia, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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