Consulate-General of Colombia in Boston, Massachusetts

The Colombia Consulate-General located in Boston, Massachusetts serves Colombians and foreigners located in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island, according to the consulate’s jurisdiction page (checked October 16, 2026).

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: 31 Saint James Avenue, Suite 960, 9th floor, Boston, MA 02116 (the consulate’s contact page writes “31 ST. James Avenue, Suite 960, Piso 9”, checked October 16, 2026)
  • Phone (US): +1 (617) 536-6222
  • Email: cboston@cancilleria.gov.co
  • Official website: https://boston.consulado.gov.co
  • Jurisdiction: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
  • Head of mission: MARIACAMILA HERNANDEZ RUBIO (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 and services page, read October 15, 2026, sets these rules:

  • Next business day only. Since Friday, September 11, 2026, appointments open at 9:00 a.m. for the next business day only (log in Tuesday, book Wednesday; log in Friday, book Monday). The page says you will not find availability a week ahead or on other dates of the month. An earlier version of this page advised booking two to four weeks ahead; that advice did not match this office’s rules and was removed.
  • Need an appointment: passports, cédulas and tarjetas de identidad, civil registration of births, marriages and deaths, minors’ exit permits, special powers of attorney, authenticated copies, and proof-of-life (supervivencia) for people outside the five-state jurisdiction or who prefer to do it in person.
  • No appointment: copies of civil-registry records made at this consulate, and the consular card and voter registration for residents of Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Walk-in turns are handed out Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or until the room is full.
  • Booked by e-mail: public deeds, renunciation or recovery of nationality, and statements as a possible victim abroad.
  • Proof of life by text: residents of the five states can request it by text or WhatsApp at 857 262 7345, sending their cédula number, pension fund and proof of address. The contact page gives the same number as the emergency line.
  • Priority appointments: people over 65, pregnant women, people with a disability and people in an emergency (with supporting documents and proof of address).
  • Passport day: photos are taken at the consulate at no extra cost; payment is by Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card or by money order for the exact amount, and cash is not accepted. Each appointment is personal: the booking platform checks the applicant’s face.

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

Further instructions from the Boston hours and services page (checked October 16, 2026):

  • Booking email: the page asks for the email address written in lowercase.
  • Passport while the first cédula is pending: if the contraseña is for a first-time cédula application, the page requires a physical copy of the Colombian birth record with space for notes and the printed contraseña.
  • Previous passport: presenting it is optional and does not replace presenting the cédula or contraseña.

From the consulate’s hours and services page and contact page, and the Foreign Ministry’s passport fees page:

  • Walk-in service time: after taking a walk-in turn (handed out 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or until service capacity is reached, whichever occurs first), the visitor is seen between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. that same day, in order of arrival.
  • Picking up documents: passports, cédulas and minors’ tarjetas de identidad are collected in person Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., without an appointment, on showing a valid Colombian document (cédula, passport or printed cédula receipt, the “contraseña”). Minors’ documents must be collected by the parent or guardian who accompanied the minor during the procedure, with the same documents used then.
  • Pickup deadline: a passport not collected within 6 months of being produced is cancelled, and a new one must be applied for and paid.
  • Passport by mail: to have the passport sent home, bring to the appointment a Priority Mail envelope with current stamps and a tracking number, or a prepaid envelope with a USPS tracking number.
  • Passport ID for adults: the original valid cédula; photos or photocopies of the cédula are not accepted. If a cédula renewal or duplicate is in process, the printed valid contraseña. For the photo, the page asks applicants to come in dark clothing and without accessories such as piercings, earrings or necklaces.
  • Passport fees abroad (Foreign Ministry rate for countries outside Europe and Cuba): ordinary USD 86, executive USD $175, emergency USD $129. Boston is on the Ministry’s list of consulates that accept money orders.
  • Consular card: “La tarjeta consular es gratuita” (the consular card is free).
  • Booking rules: appointments are free and need no intermediaries; appointments obtained through “tramitadores” are cancelled. The e-mail used to book cannot be reused for another cédula number. For minors’ procedures, the appointment must be booked by the parent who will accompany the minor.
  • Proof of residence (constancia de residencia): done by signature recognition on a private document; it requires booking a special power of attorney (poder especial) appointment.
  • Priority appointments: residents of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont or New Hampshire who are over 65, pregnant, have a disability or face an emergency may request an appointment by email. Include contact details, ID type and number, and proof of address. Pregnant applicants and applicants with a disability must attach medical certification; applicants with an emergency must attach all supporting evidence.
  • Emergencies: for an imminent emergency, call 911. The consulate’s emergency cell, 857 262 7345, takes texts or WhatsApp for other cases affecting life, health or physical integrity, including on closure days.
  • Remaining 2026 closures: the consulate is closed to the public on Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 (Thanksgiving), and Friday, December 25 (Christmas).

Available services

General list of consular services (confirm with this office which ones it provides):

  • 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 “Boston” or “Massachusetts” in the directory
  3. Verify office hours before your visit
  4. Request an appointment for the procedures that require one at this office (see the appointment rules above)

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: Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card, or a money order for the exact amount (no cash; 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