Colombia - Consulate of Benin in Santa Marta

You are a Colombian citizen or you are from Benin and are looking for information on the consulate of Benin in Santa Marta situated in Colombia. A consulate in Santa Marta could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Benin. It all depends on the importance of Santa Marta and Colombia in the relationships with the government of Benin.

The difference between consulates found in Santa Marta are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Benin in Colombia besides Santa Marta

Or the embassy of Benin in Colombia

(There is no embassy of Benin located in Colombia)

Consulate Appointment in Santa Marta

Most consulates in Santa Marta need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Benin in Santa Marta first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Santa Marta do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Colombia or Benin.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Santa Marta please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.