Colombian Passport Guide for Miami Residents: Appointments and Procedures

Colombian citizens in Miami seeking to renew or obtain a passport face a rigorous appointment system and a processing time exceeding 20 business days. The Consulate of Colombia in Miami mandates prior appointments, exclusively available through the official embassy platform. This system utilizes facial recognition, requiring a device with a camera for user registration. Daily appointment slots are released at 10 a.m., often filling up quickly.

Adult applicants need a valid Colombian ID and their previous passport, if available. Photos, fingerprints, and signatures are captured on-site. Minors require a parent or legal guardian to accompany them with their ID and the child's birth certificate. A key detail for applicants is that Miami does not accept "money order" payments; only electronic channels are permitted.

For those with upcoming travel plans, the consulate advises factoring in the 20-plus business day processing time, which is contingent on international shipping logistics between Colombia and the United States. The consulate also offers "Consular Saturdays" for those who cannot secure weekday appointments, with specific dates announced for the remainder of 2026. Renewals for electronic passports issued after November 17, 2017, can be initiated online, though in-person biometric data collection is waived if previous authentication was successful.