Functions of the Colombian Consulates:
The Colombian consulates abroad were created with the purpose of protecting, informing and ensuring the interests of Colombian citizens abroad; and likewise, guide and collaborate with foreigners who visit Colombia in the procedures established by Colombian law. 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.
Each Consulate must comply with the same program of activities in accordance with the provisions of the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, although modifications may be made due to the legislation established in the country where its headquarters are located.
The functions that Colombian Consulates in any country in the world must carry out by law can be found by clicking here.
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Officials at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago – USA:
The following are the officials who work at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago:
How to contact the Colombian Consulate in Chicago?
- Location: 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1960 – Chicago, IL 60611
- Face-to-face attention: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Telephone attention: 1-312-923-1196 – 1-312-923-9034 – 1-312-923-9035
- Fax: 312-923-1197.
- Toll Free in the US: 1888 764 3326
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of operation at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago – USA.
In person (Previous appointment): Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What citizens can carry out procedures at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago – USA?
Although most of the procedures for Colombians abroad can be carried out through any Consulate, the one in Chicago in the United States especially serves Colombians and foreigners located in the States of Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana , Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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Procedures that can be carried out at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago – USA:
Remember that to carry out any procedure at the Consulate you must present your Identity Card
Valid Colombian citizenship, or identity card, as the case may be.
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Procedures that do not require an appointment at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago:
- Certification of Faith of Life (Survival)
- To claim the documents that have already been requested at the Consulate
- Registration of Citizenship Card for elections
How to obtain the Certificate of Survival or Certificate of Life at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago?
In accordance with article 87 of Law 2136 of 2021, on the accreditation of the proof of life (survival) of compatriots outside the country, modifying article 22 of Decree Law 019 of 2012, in all cases, the proof of life (survival) of compatriots outside the country, it will be proven before the entities that are part of the General System of Comprehensive Social Security every six (6) months through one of the following options:
- Before the consulate of the constituency where the compatriot is located.
- Before public authority of the place where the connational is located.
Requirements:
- Personal presentation before the consulate.
- Yellow ID with holograms or current Colombian passport.
If you cannot appear in person, you can contact the respective consulate to be oriented in the process and to know the documents that you must provide.
In case of advancing the procedure before a local authority, the interested party must apostillise or legalize the document issued by said authority, as well as send it to the address and agency determined for this purpose by the respective social security entity.
How to pay at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago, during?
Payments are made with Money Order for the exact value in the name of the General Consulate of Colombia in Chicago.
The rates and forms of payment of the different procedures at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago – USA, can be consulted at the following link:
How much does the Colombian passport cost in the United States?
In the following table, the cost of the Colombian passport in all Colombian Consulates in the United States, Europe and the rest of the world:
| Class | EUROPE AND CUBA | REST OF THE WORLD |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Ordinary | EUR € 67,60 | USD $94,00 |
| Passport Executive | EUR 119,35 € | USD $166,88 |
| Passport of emergency | EUR € 85,55 | USD $122,52 |
Requirements for adults to apply for a passport:
To request a passport by adults at the Consulate, they must present:
• ID (yellow with holograms)
• Credit Card, Debit Card or Money Order for US$94
Requirements for minors to apply for a passport:
To apply for a passport for minors, the requirements are:
• Be accompanied by one of their parents
• Authentic copy of the birth certificate (true copy) of the minor
• Credit card, debit or Money Order for US$94
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How to make an appointment at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago – USA?
The Consulate’s appointment scheduling system is monthly. Appointments are made on the 15th of each month or the next business day if the 15th is on a weekend at 8:00 am Chicago time.
Appointments are per procedure and per person. You can schedule as many as needed.
To obtain an appointment at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago, you must follow the procedure indicated in the following link, and click on the procedure you wish to carry out:
Schedule your appointment here
Keep in mind that at the time of your appointment if you do not bring all the requirements, you lose the turn and will be attended according to the situation of the day (there is no immediate appointment and/or another person with an appointment has not arrived).”
How to request an appointment for legal advice at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago?
Email Requests: [email protected]ria.gov.co to receive guidance.
Indicate full name, ID number, and detailed description of the situation for which you are inquiring.
Education, Pension and Housing Services at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago:
To obtain these services, enter this link where you will find more information:
https://chicago.consulado.gov.co/vinculacion_asistencia/servicios-educacion-pension-y-vivienda
Attention to the victims of the Colombian conflict residing abroad:
Through the following link, the Colombian Consulate in Chicago offers detailed information on everything related to Colombian victims residing abroad:
Attention to women victims of violence:
The Colombian Consulate in Chicago makes this guide available to its compatriots with information on the resources available in the States of that constituency for the care of women victims of violence.
More and detailed information entering here.
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Other services provided by the Colombian Consulate in Chicago:
- general assistance
- domestic violence
- minors
- Deceased
- locations
- arrested
- human trafficking
- Among others
For more information regarding these services we suggest enter here:
Holidays without attention at the Colombian Consulate in Chicago:
Because they are holidays in both Colombia and the United States, the Consulate in Chicago will not pay attention on the following dates:
|
MES |
DAY |
FIESTA |
COUNTRY |
| December | 26 | Christmas day | USA |
| January
January |
2
16 |
Federal Holiday New Year
Martin Luther King’s day |
USA
USA |
| February | 20 | President’s day | USA |
| April | 6-7 | Thursday and Good Friday | Colombia |
| Mayo
Mayo |
1
29 |
Labor Day
Memorial Day |
Colombia
USA |
| Julio
Julio |
4
20 |
Independence Day
Independence Day |
USA
Colombia |
| August
September |
7
4 |
Boyaca’s battle
Labor Day |
Colombia
USA |
| October | 9 | Christopher Columbus Day | Colombia |
| November | 10 | Veterans Day | USA |
| November | 23-24 | Thanksgiving Day | USA |
| December | 25 | Federal Holiday – Christmas | USA |
What is the Consular Registry and how to do it?
All the details regarding the procedure to carry out the much-needed Consular Registration, which can be done online, can be found at the following link:
https://www.colexret.com/2023/03/10/que-es-y-como-realizar-el-registro-consular/
How to return to Colombia?
By clicking here, all the information to benefit from the Return Law, and here the form to be filled out.
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Congratulations, Requests, Suggestions, Claims, Complaints and Denunciations:
To present Congratulations, Petitions, Suggestions, Claims, Complaints and Denunciations, you can enter the following link:
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/help/requests
Directory of Colombian Consulates in the world:
By clicking here, the location and other information of our Consulates around the world.
USE: Although all the information described here is official, since it has been provided by the Colombian Foreign Ministry and the different Colombian Consulates in the world, we suggest verifying it on the websites of each of our consular offices, because in some cases (very few by the way) , varies depending on the country where they are located, or by the time elapsed since the publication of this article
(Last update: March 26, 2023)
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