Consular representation of Colombia in Canada
Colombian Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General of Colombia in Calgary provides passport, identity document, civil registration, notarial and other consular services for residents of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Contact details
Contact the Colombian Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General is located on 15th Avenue SW in Calgary and is headed by Consul General Jairo Paredes Campana.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
By prior appointment only.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Appointment required: The Consulate states that in-person consular services are provided only with a prior appointment. Appointments must be booked online and are not arranged by email.
Consulate location
Where is the Colombian Consulate General in Calgary?
The Consulate General is located on 15th Avenue SW in central Calgary.
The current official address is 803 15th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0R9, Canada.
About the mission
About the Colombian Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General of Colombia in Calgary is a career consular mission of the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The mission is headed by Consul General Jairo Paredes Campana and serves Colombian citizens and eligible foreign applicants living in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Colombia also maintains its Embassy in Ottawa and other Consulates General across Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Calgary Consulate General publishes detailed procedures for passports, identity documents, civil registrations, certifications and notarial services.
Colombian passports
Eligible Colombian citizens can apply for ordinary, executive and emergency passports through the Consulate General.
Identity documents
The mission handles eligible Colombian cédula and identity-card procedures, including first applications, renewals and certain duplicates.
Civil registration
Eligible births, marriages and deaths can be registered through the Consulate under Colombia’s civil-registration rules.
Signature authentication
Applicants can complete eligible signature-authentication procedures for private documents, powers of attorney and authorizations.
Public deeds
The Consulate handles eligible public-deed procedures, including certain general powers of attorney and other acts permitted by Colombian law.
Travel authorization for minors
Eligible parents and guardians can complete consular authorization procedures for minors travelling from Colombia.
Residence certificates
Colombian citizens residing in Alberta, Manitoba or Saskatchewan can request eligible certificates confirming residence under the published requirements.
Life certificates
The Consulate provides eligible life-certificate procedures and signature recognition for pension-related matters.
Consular assistance
Colombian citizens within the consular district can contact the mission for official guidance and assistance with consular matters.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
The Consulate General operates an online appointment system for in-person consular procedures.
Appointments must be booked online. The Consulate explicitly states that appointments are not scheduled by email.
The booking system displays available appointments for the next 15 calendar days. New appointment slots are released daily as the booking window moves forward.
Each appointment is for one procedure and one person and is personal and non-transferable.
If you cannot attend: The Consulate asks applicants to cancel at least 48 hours in advance so that the appointment can be made available to another applicant.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Colombian Consulate General in Calgary
The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs assigns the Calgary Consulate General responsibility for three Canadian provinces.
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
Colombian citizens and foreign applicants within these provinces can access the consular services provided by the Calgary mission without using intermediaries.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the requirements for your procedure and confirm your appointment before travelling to the Consulate General.
Book online
Appointments are issued through the official online booking system. The Consulate does not schedule appointments by email.
Prepare your documents
Passport, identity-document, civil-registration, certification and notarial procedures each have different documentary requirements.
Check your jurisdiction
The Calgary Consulate General serves Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Payments: The Consulate currently accepts payments for applicable procedures in Canadian dollars by debit or credit card. Check the current fee before your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Colombian Consulate General Calgary FAQ
Is there a Colombian Consulate General in Calgary?
Yes. Colombia operates a Consulate General at 803 15th Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta.
Who is the Colombian Consul General in Calgary?
Jairo Paredes Campana is currently listed by the Government of Alberta as Consul General of Colombia in Calgary.
What is the address of the Colombian Consulate General?
The current official address is 803 15th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0R9, Canada.
Which provinces does the Calgary Consulate General serve?
Its official consular district covers Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Consulate currently provides in-person consular services only by prior appointment. Appointments must be booked online.
Can I book an appointment by email?
No. The Consulate specifically states that appointments are not scheduled by email and must be booked through its online appointment system.
Does the Consulate provide Colombian passport services?
Yes. Eligible Colombian citizens can apply for ordinary, executive and emergency passports under the current official requirements.
Can civil registrations be completed in Calgary?
Yes. The Consulate handles eligible registrations of births, marriages and deaths under Colombian law.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Eligible services include signature authentication, powers of attorney, travel authorization for minors and certain public deeds.
What are the current public service hours?
The Consulate currently lists appointment-based service from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Official information
Sources
Official Colombian and Alberta government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, address, jurisdiction, appointments and consular services.