For Russian citizens, issuing or renewing a foreign passport from Colombia goes through the consulate in Bogotá. Other nationalities — your own consulate (this section is not universal).
Russian consulate in Bogotá
Address
Cra. 4 #75-02, Chapinero, Bogotá. Map.
Appointment
Through the consulate system / bogota.kdmid.ru — check the current method on the site before travel.
Payment
Cash pesos only — no cards. Plan exchange in advance (Finance).
Timeline
Ballpark wait for the finished passport ~3–3.5 months. Do not plan to leave “tomorrow after filing.”
What to bring
- Valid foreign passport and internal passport (if you have one), photos per site requirements.
- Completed application in the current form from the consulate site.
- Appointment confirmations; cash COP.
Second foreign passport and powers of attorney from Russia — see Before arrival. Criminal record / apostille for visas — there and in Interpol.
