Consulate-General of Colombia in Atlanta, Georgia

The Colombia Consulate-General located in Atlanta, Georgia serves the Colombian community residing in Georgia and, in some cases, neighboring states. For the exact jurisdiction (which counties or states this particular consulate serves), consult the official directory.

Verified contact information

Sourced from the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://tramites.cancilleria.gov.co/ApostillaLegalizacion/directorio/misionesExterior.aspx), last verified 2026-05-27. Always verify directly with the consulate before traveling — addresses and hours change.

  • Address: 1117 Perimeter Center West, Edificio Norte, 4° Piso, Oficina N401, Atlanta, GA 30338
  • Phone (US): (404) 254-3206
  • Email: catlanta@cancilleria.gov.co
  • Official website: https://atlanta.consulado.gov.co
  • Jurisdiction: Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee
  • Head of mission: ANDREA PAOLA ROJAS CHARRY (Encargado de Funciones Consulares)

Source: Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (data verified 2026-05-27).

How appointments work at this consulate (as of October 15, 2026)

The consulate’s hours page, read October 15, 2026, says online booking was reactivated on Friday, August 28, 2026 for passports, cédulas, civil registration, signature recognition on private documents, minors’ exit permits and proof-of-life certificates:

  • Booking: one online form per weekday (Monday to Friday), linked from that page. New slots open every Friday from 4:00 p.m. (EST) for the following week, until they run out. Booking is free and personal.
  • Walk-in, no appointment: only adults over 70, people with a verifiable physical disability and documented life-threatening emergencies.
  • Document pickup: passports and cédulas are handed over Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., without an appointment; no pickups after 11:00 a.m.
  • Payment: debit or credit card at the consulate.
  • Emergencies (death, risk to life or serious accident): +1 (678) 485-2321.
  • Phone inquiries: 404 254 3206, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, per the contact page.

What the consulate’s own site says (checked October 16, 2026)

The office’s services guide adds these rules (checked October 17, 2026):

  • Passport collection: the guide says passports are collected at least 15 business days after the procedure, with the cédula de ciudadanía, within a limit of 5 months and 29 days.

  • Over-70 walk-in benefit: up to 2 procedures; the benefit is personal and nontransferable.

  • Cédula collection: the guide requires the physical contraseña issued on the day of the procedure.

  • Public hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., per the contact page.

  • Entrance: the contact page gives the address as 1117 Perimeter Center West, “puerta de entrada NORTE, cuarto piso, suite N401”, Atlanta, GA 30338.

  • Other lines (site footer): toll-free in the US 1888 764 3326; fax 1 770 864 1787.

  • Emergency email: the contact page says that anyone who writes to the consulate’s email about an emergency gets a priority appointment: “Se le asignará una cita prioritaria.”

  • To book online: the hours page requires a valid Colombian ID document (“cédula de ciudadanía o registro civil/tarjeta de identidad según el caso”). The appointment is “personal e intransferible” and must be booked in the name of the person the procedure is for.

  • Passport fees (Foreign Ministry, consulates outside Europe and Cuba): ordinary USD $86, executive USD $175, emergency USD $129.

  • Payment: debit or credit card at the consulate. The Foreign Ministry lists Atlanta among the consulates that accept money orders for passport payment. It also says “verifique con el Consulado más cercano los medios de pago disponibles”.

  • Remaining 2026 holidays with no consular service: November 11 (Veterans Day), November 26 and 27 (Thanksgiving) and December 25 (Christmas).

Available services

Services a Colombian consulate-general can offer (confirm availability with this office):

  • Passport renewal and new issuance
  • Consular registration card (Tarjeta de Registro Consular) and cédula service
  • Birth registration (children born in the US)
  • Notarizations and powers of attorney
  • Birth, marriage, death certificates (transcription)
  • Voting from abroad (where applicable)
  • Consular protection in legal or emergency cases
  • Assistance in cases of immigration detention

Important: Exact service availability may vary by consulate. Always confirm in advance.

How to verify current address, phone, and hours

Consulates occasionally relocate or adjust hours. For current, official information:

  1. Visit the Cancillería de Colombia
  2. Search for “Atlanta” or “Georgia” in the directory
  3. Verify office hours before your visit
  4. Request an appointment (this consulate requires one, except for the priority groups served without one)

Before your appointment — checklist

  • ☐ Valid identification (Colombia or US)
  • ☐ Proof of US residency (recent dated)
  • ☐ Supporting documents for the specific procedure (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
  • ☐ Payment for consular fees (this consulate takes debit or credit cards. The Foreign Ministry lists money order for passport payment at Atlanta, checked October 16, 2026)
  • ☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

The most common services at this consulate (full step-by-step guides):

Last verified: 2026-10-17. General information — not legal advice. Always verify current details with the consular office before your visit.

Sources: Cancillería de Colombia