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REQUESTING I.D. CARD FOR THE FIRST TIME

 

Colombian individuals by birth or by adoption, of legal age (18 years of age) and resident abroad,
may apply for it at a Colombian Consulate.
 
Requirements:
  • Appear in person.
  • Over eighteen (18) years of age.
  • If Colombian by birth, birth certificate or I.D. Card for minors, or,
  • Letter of naturalization or the resolution of registration if Colombian by adoption.
  • Three (3) frontal photographs in color with white or blue background and dark
  • clothing, size 4X5 cm. If bald or with very light or whiter hair, the background must be
  • blue.
  • Blood certificate with type and RH factor.
 
Fee: At no cost
 
Place where the service may be requested: At the Colombian Consulates abroad according
to the business hours at each Consulate which may be found in the webpage of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs: www.cancilleria.gov.co