The Colombian passport will have new prices in 2026, with values that vary depending on the type and city of the procedure.
With the beginning of 2026, did the new rates for the issuance of the Colombian passporta key document for those who plan to travel abroad for tourism, study, work or migration reasons. Prices vary according to the type of passport, the city or department where the procedure is carried out and whether it is done inside or outside the country.
According to the Chancellerythe values include the base rate and, in some cases, stamp duty, in addition to possible departmental taxes, which explains the cost differences between regions.
Passport prices in Bogotá for 2026
In the country’s capital, where additional departmental taxes are not charged, the rates were defined as follows:
Ordinary passport: $190,000
(Base rate: $111,000 + stamp tax: $79,000)
Executive passport: $323,000
(Base rate: $244,000 + stamp tax)
Emergency Passport: $192,000
This document does not pay stamp duty and is issued only in exceptional cases and proven urgency.
These rates apply exclusively to procedures carried out in Bogotá and may change in other regions of the country.
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Price variation in other regions of Colombia
Outside the capital, passport values can increase considerably due to departmental taxes set by each governorate.
In departments like AntiochFor example, the value of an ordinary passport can exceed $300,000, while an executive passport can reach or even exceed $440,000, depending on the local surcharge applied.
For this reason, the authorities recommend checking the exact cost in advance at the corresponding governorate or passport headquarters before scheduling the appointment.
Colombian passport fees abroad
Colombians who carry out the procedure outside the country must pay for the passport in foreign currency, depending on the region where they are located:
Ordinary passport:
60 euros (Europe and Cuba)
$82 (rest of the world)
Executive passport:
120 euros (Europe)
$167 (outside Europe)
Emergency Passport:
86 euros (Europe)
$123 (other regions)
Border passport:
Valid in consulates of neighboring countries, with an approximate cost of 28 dollars.
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Increase in demand and recommendations
The update of rates occurs in a context of high demand for passports in Colombia, driven by the growth of international travel, migration processes and academic and work opportunities abroad.
The authorities remember that, beyond the price, citizens must comply with the mandatory requirements for the procedure in 2026among them:
– Schedule the appointment through the official portal of the Chancellery
– Present a valid citizenship card
– Make the payment on the same day of the procedure
– Comply with the specific conditions according to the type of passport requested
Compliance with these steps is essential to receive the document within the deadlines established by the consular entity or the corresponding passport office.
