General Consulate of Colombia in San Francisco, California, United States

Government of Colombia

(415) 495-7195

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About General Consulate of Colombia in San Francisco, California, United States

The Colombian consulates were created with the purpose of protecting, informing and looking after the interests of Colombian citizens abroad; and likewise, guide and collaborate with foreigners who visit Colombia in the procedures established by Colombian laws. These offices are in charge of different legal procedures that help any Colombian or foreigner to have the documents and procedures corresponding to each country.

It is important to keep in mind that each Consulate must comply with the same program of activities as stipulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, but modifications may be made due to the laws established in the country where its headquarters are located.

The Colombian State, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has established the operation of the San Francisco consulate in the United States. This consulate serves Colombians and foreigners located in the Circumscription in the northern part of the State of California and in the States of Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Alaska and Hawaii.

All nationals and foreigners who are in the previous Circumscription, have access to the services of this consulate without the need to resort to intermediaries.