The Embassy of Colombia in Paris represents Colombia in France and serves Colombian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 22, rue de l'Elysée, 75008 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 42 65 46 08 |
| eparis@cancilleria.gov.co | |
| Website | francia.embajada.gov.co |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Mauricio Vargas Linares, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Colombian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at 22, rue de l'Elysée in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in France
The embassy names Mauricio Vargas Linares, Ambassador as head of mission. In the other direction, about 5,084 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Colombia. Besides the embassy, Colombia has career consular offices in Paris.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- 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
The most frequent applications and the documents the Colombian authorities ask for:
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 France to Colombia
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Colombia (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. Some regions of Colombia are on the French Foreign Ministry’s list of areas to avoid. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Colombian national holiday (20 July). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Colombian citizens should call the embassy on +33 1 42 65 46 08. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money.
Diplomatic missions of Colombia in France
Colombia in France
- Paris – Embassy of Colombia (this page)
- Paris – Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Colombia in Paris
Where is the Colombian Embassy in Paris?
At 22, rue de l'Elysée, 75008 Paris.
Can French nationals travel to Colombia without a visa?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Is there a Colombian consulate outside Paris?
Yes: Paris.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Colombia, francia.embajada.gov.co. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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