An electronic criminal record certificate (antecedentes / Interpol certificado) through DIJIN — Policía Nacional. Often requested for visas to other countries (Spain, etc.), sometimes for local procedures or employers. This is not a “Cancillería certificate” and does not replace an apostille from your country of origin.
When you need it
- Visa / residency in a third country if the checklist asks for “criminal record from Colombia” or Interpol.
- Some local procedures (confirm with the receiving party — not for every Colombian visa).
- Best done while already in Colombia with a clear purpose and documents (passport + migration trail).
Visa section map: Visa and documents. Portals: Government sites.
Documents in one PDF
Compile one file (not scattered attachments). Usually enough:
- Purpose of request (visa to country X / procedure Y) — briefly in Spanish or English
- Visa / basis of stay in Colombia (if any) or entry stamps / PIP
- Photos of entry stamps and Migración documents
- Passport (bio page + current visas/stamps)
- Cédula de extranjería (both sides), if you already have one
- Address in Colombia (departamento / ciudad / barrio) for national police records
- Signature and date (electronic / scanned handwritten is fine)
Where and how to send
DIJIN email (Interpol Colombia): dijin.araic-atc@policia.gov.co
In subject and body: purpose, full name as in passport, list of attachments with page/file numbers, your email and WhatsApp. Write clearly and politely — long AI templates do worse than a short direct request.
Timeline
~15 business days, sometimes up to a month. Allow buffer before your visa deadline.
If something is missing
Send a new email with the full package only. Replying to the old thread with “additions” does not work (verified twice in practice).
Response
PDF/file arrives by email. Keep the original; for printing — print shop.
Translation and apostille
If the receiving country wants a translation — through the official police channel / notary on the Policía site (the guide author has not used that route personally) or a certified traductor: Document translation.
Apostille / legalization requirements depend on the destination country — check the consulate checklist, not this paragraph.