Consulate-General of Colombia in Los Angeles, California

The Colombia Consulate-General located in Los Angeles, California serves the Colombian community residing in California 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: 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 930, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (the consulate’s own site; the Foreign Ministry directory lists Suite 420)
  • Phone (US): 1-888-764-3326 (Foreign Ministry call center, the only number on the consulate’s contact page, read October 15, 2026)
  • Email: closangeles@cancilleria.gov.co
  • Official website: https://losangeles.consulado.gov.co
  • Jurisdiction: Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico
  • Head of mission: Alejandro Mahe (Cónsul General), per the consulate’s staff page, read October 15, 2026

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

Walk-in service for residents of its jurisdiction (as of October 15, 2026)

The consulate’s hours page, read October 15, 2026, says that from October 1, 2026 and until further notice it expanded service without an appointment:

  • Who: only residents of Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico, with valid proof of residence (driver’s license, original utility bill, tax receipt or vehicle registration showing name and address).
  • When: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A limited number of people are served each day, in order of arrival, with priority for people over 65.
  • Procedures available without an appointment: authentications, cédula, proof-of-life certificate, passport, minors’ exit permit, signature recognition on a private document (special power of attorney), civil registration of births, marriages and deaths, and the consular card.
  • Still by appointment or e-mail request only: public deeds (general power of attorney), permanent minors’ exit permit, change of name, revocation of a general power of attorney, residence certificates and renunciation of Colombian nationality.

The contact page adds that already-processed documents are handed over Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and that the office is reached by Metro D Line (Purple) westbound to Wilshire / La Cienega station. Per the jurisdiction page, a December 2015 decree moved Las Vegas, Nevada to the San Francisco consulate.

Additional office rules (checked October 16, 2026)

The Los Angeles appointment page gives these additional document requirements (checked October 16, 2026):

  • Birth registration: know the blood type or provide the corresponding certificate.

  • Registering a US birth, marriage or death: the page requires the original US certificate apostilled by the Secretary of State and a certified or official Spanish translation of the original.

  • Minor’s departure permit: Colombian parents present a cédula de ciudadanía; foreign parents present a valid passport. The list also requires a recent authentic copy of the minor’s civil birth record and knowledge of the travel dates.

  • Walk-in pilot: the hours page says the pilot may change according to consulate capacity. Service is subject to verification of the requirements for each procedure; the residence, daily-capacity and arrival-order conditions above still apply.

  • Procedure hours: the contact page lists Monday to Friday, “8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.” for procedures. This is separate from the shorter walk-in window stated above.

  • Public-service closures: the contact page excludes official United States–California holidays and lists these additional closures: “1° de enero”, “Jueves Santo”, “Viernes Santo”, “1° de mayo”, “20 de julio”, “7 de agosto” and “25 de diciembre”.

  • Special power of attorney: the appointment page requires a valid cédula de ciudadanía and the printed document to be signed for signature recognition on a private document (special power of attorney).

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 “Los Angeles” or “California” in the directory
  3. Verify office hours before your visit
  4. Check with the consulate whether your procedure needs an appointment

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 (accepted forms — cash, money order, etc.)
  • ☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital), only for a procedure requiring an appointment; the walk-in conditions above apply to the listed services for residents of Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico with valid proof of residence (checked October 16, 2026).

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