As we are just a few months away from the presidential elections, it is important to remind Colombian citizens residing abroad that they have until March 31 to register their ID to vote. Whether you are Colombians temporarily staying abroad or have permanently put down roots in another country, it is important to remind that you have the possibility to vote in the Colombian elections.
As recalled by the consular authorities, only those who have registered their ID to participate in the 2026 electoral process may vote. The presidential elections are first preceded by the legislative elections, to elect the members of Congress, scheduled in less than a month, on Sunday, March 8. Unfortunately, if you failed to register your ID for these elections, the deadline to register and vote in these elections has already closed.
Nevertheless, there is still time to undertake the necessary steps to register your ID to elect the new president and vice president. You have until March 31 to do so by going to a Colombian Consulate.
As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls, registering your ID to vote is different from consular registration. By registering your ID, you will be able to exercise your right to vote at the polling station where you have completed that registration.
Please note that at Colombian consulates, as a Colombian citizen living abroad, you may vote in advance: from March 2 to 7 for the congressional elections, and from March 25 to 30 for the presidential elections. In all cases, you must present your ID.
You can check your polling station at the following link: https://eleccionescolombia.registraduria.gov.co/identificacion
Where are the Colombian consulates abroad located?
In the United States, Colombia currently operates 11 consulates, namely in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York City, Orlando, and San Francisco. In addition, Colombia has a consulate in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
In Canada, Colombians can find consulates in Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
In the United Kingdom, Colombians can register at the Colombian General Consulate in London, the only one in the country.
In Australia, consulates are located in Canberra and Sydney, while in New Zealand, they are located in Auckland and Wellington.
Colombians residing in Europe are also well served. In Spain, there are seven consulates, namely in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Palma de Mallorca, Sevilla, and Valencia.
In Italy, consulates in Rome and Milan, while in France, there is only one, in Paris. In Germany, Colombians will find it in Berlin and Frankfurt, and in the Netherlands, in Amsterdam.
In other countries with a small but significant Colombian presence, such as Sweden or Poland, consular services are provided by the embassy, located in the capital.
In Asia, Colombians will find consulates in a few locations, including Tel Aviv (Israel), Istanbul (Turkey), Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong (China), Seoul (South Korea), Singapore, or Tokyo (Japan). In Africa, even fewer, including Cairo (Egypt) and Pretoria (South Africa).
In Latin America, all capitals have a Colombian consulate, and in Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, and Panama, in almost all major cities. Note that the Netherlands’ Curaçao and Aruba, where many Colombians reside and work, each have a Colombian consulate.
For a detailed list of Colombian consulates abroad, including address and contacts, you can consult the following link: https://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org