Colombia - Consulate of Switzerland in Cartagena

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

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Swiss Honorary Consulate in Cartagena, Colombia - Calle del Curato no 38-82 - Centro historico - Cartagena - Colombia

Tel: (+57) 5 660 21 02 & (+57) 5 664 97 32

Fax: (+57) 5 660 17 70

Email: cartagena@honrep.ch

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Cartagena 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 Switzerland in Colombia besides Cartagena

Swiss Consulate in Cali, Colombia c/o Pension Stein Ave. 4 Norte, No. 3-33 Cali Colombia
Email: - Tel: (+57) 2 653 47 93 - Website:

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Cartagena, Colombia - Calle del Curato no 38-82 - Centro historico - Cartagena - Colombia
Email: cartagena@honrep.ch - Tel: (+57) 5 660 21 02 & (+57) 5 664 97 32 - Website:

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Medellin, Colombia - Cra. 42 No. 3 Sur-81 - Torre 2, Of. 716 - Medellin - Colombia
Email: medellin@honrep.ch - Tel: (+57) 4 366 18 05 - Website:

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Colombia

Swiss Embassy in Bogota, Colombia Carrera 9 No 74-08, of. 1101 Edificio Profinanzas Apartado aoreo 251957 Bogota Colombia
Email: vertretung@bog.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+57) 1 349 7230 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/bogota

Consulate Appointment in Cartagena

Most consulates in Cartagena need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Cartagena 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 Cartagena 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 Switzerland.

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