Colombia - Consulate of United Kingdom in Medellin

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

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British Honorary Consulate in Medellin, Colombia - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -

Tel: (+57) (1) 326 8300 (Embassy in Bogota)

Fax:

Email: gov.uk/contact-consulate-bogota

Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-colombia

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The difference between consulates found in Medellin 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 United Kingdom in Colombia besides Medellin

British Honorary Consulate in Cali, Colombia - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: gov.uk/contact-consulate-bogota - Tel: (57) (1) 326 8300 (Embassy in Bogota) - Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-colombia

British Honorary Consulate in Medellin, Colombia - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: gov.uk/contact-consulate-bogota - Tel: (+57) (1) 326 8300 (Embassy in Bogota) - Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-colombia

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Colombia

British Embassy in Bogota, Colombia Carrera 9, No 76 - 49, Floor 8 and 9 Bogota Colombia
Email: bogota.info@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+57) (1) 326 8300 - Website: www.britain.gov.co

Consulate Appointment in Medellin

Most consulates in Medellin need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom in Medellin 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 Medellin 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 United Kingdom.

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