He Government of Colombia began an update process that facilitates and reduces the costs of issuing the passport. According to the classification in Sisbén, some families may have a special discount.
Passport modifications
Since last October 3, it came into force a new model for applying for and issuing a passport with the aim of simplifying and making your acquisition faster and more accessible.
Due to the use of advanced technologies that will help optimize the manufacturing process, the original passport has experienced a significant reduction in cost, going from $207,000 to $180,000.
For Colombians living in Europe and Cuba, the new price will be 60 euros, while for the rest of the world it will be 82 dollars.
In addition, those who have processed their passport since 2017 have the possibility of managing the renewal and issuance completely online.
These improvements are part of a transition process that will culminate on September 1, 2025, when the National Printing Office of Colombia will take charge of the control of the issuance of passports, with the advice of the Portuguese government, taking over from the current company in charge, Thomas Greg & Sons.
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Passport for less than 50 thousand pesos
Within the framework of these changes, it was announced that people classified in categories A and B of the Sisbén will have a passport for the cost of $46,000.
This will only be for people in vulnerable conditions, for medical, educational or work reasons, meeting certain requirements such as:
• Patients who require specialized medical treatment outside Colombia.
• People with disabilities traveling with a companion.
• Adults over 62 years of age.
• Young people under 25 years of age who plan to study abroad.
• Travelers for cultural, artistic or scientific reasons, as long as they are registered in Sisbén A or B.
(FURTHER: The Latin American countries that would be powers in 25 years, along with China and the US.)
Colombia Passport
Source: Colombian Foreign Ministry – Official Instagram
How to schedule an appointment to apply for a passport?
• Make your scheduling for free and without intermediaries by entering the following link: https://agendacitas.cancilleria.gov.co/agendamiento-citas/agendamiento/agendamiento.xhtml. The appointment must be scheduled only with the original citizenship card of the applicant or the companion in the case of minors.
• Appear at the selected office on the indicated date and time with the required documents.
• At the appointment your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) will be taken.
• Once your application is processed, you will receive a notification to pick up your passport at the office where you completed the process.
• Delivery time may vary, so we recommend checking the estimated deadlines at the Chancellery.
