American Citizen Services

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The American Citizen Services office issues U.S. passports, documents U.S. citizen children born in Colombia, provides assistance to recipients of Social Security and other federal benefits, and notarizes documents to be used in the United States. We also provide limited assistance in emergencies, including cases in which U.S. citizens in Colombia suffer serious illness, death, are arrested, are victims of crime, or are missing.

In case of a serious emergency involving a U.S. citizen, you may call the Embassy 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at (1) 315-0811 (from the U.S., 011-571-315-0811). For other assistance or information, check the links below, or contact us by e-mail at ACSBogota@state.gov. Your message will usually be answered by the next business day. Note that visa inquires will not be answered at this address; see the links below for visa information resources.

The American Citizen Services office is located near the Embassy's front entrance, at Calle 22D Bis No. 47-51 in Bogotá. Hours for passport and notary services are 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thrusday. Office hours for other services vary; please see the links below. Services are also provided at the U.S. Consular Agency in Barranquilla.

Be sure to read our Consular Information Sheet for vital information about traveling to Colombia, including exit and entry requirements.

Applying for a U.S. Passport Applying for a passport in Colombia Applying for a passport in the United States	Key Resources for Travelers in Colombia Consular Information Sheet Travel Warning Entry/exit requirements Embassy-issued security messages Worldwide caution Informing the Embassy about your travel When a U.S. citizen dies in Colombia In case of arrest in Colombia Consequences of committing crime in Colombia	Documenting Your Child as a U.S. Citizen When U.S. citizens have children in Colombia: registering your child as a citizen
Notary and other document services Notarizing a document for use in the United States The apostille: authenticating public documents for use in a foreign country	Social Security and other federal Benefits General information Send an email to the Federal Benefits Unit	Health Information for Travelers Health care providers in Colombia Travel information from the Centers for Disease Control Suggested vaccinations Preparing for avian influenza Air Ambulance Services
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