Acquiring Colombian Citizenship by Descent
Eligibility Criteria
- ✅ Individuals born abroad to at least one Colombian parent are eligible for Colombian citizenship by birth.
- ✅ The Colombian parent must have been a citizen at the time of the applicant's birth.
- ✅ Applicants should register their birth at the nearest Colombian consulate or embassy.
Required Documentation
- ✅ Applicant’s birth certificate, duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if necessary.
- ✅ Colombian parent's birth certificate issued by the Colombian Civil Registry.
- ✅ Valid identification document of the Colombian parent.
- ✅ Applicant’s valid passport or identification document.
Application Process
- 📍 Gather all required documents and ensure they are properly legalized and translated.
- 📍 Register the birth at the nearest Colombian consulate or embassy.
- 📍 Attend an interview if required for document verification.
- 📍 Await processing and approval by Colombian authorities.
- 📍 Upon approval, obtain the Colombian National Identity Card (Cédula de Ciudadanía).
Additional Considerations
- 📌 Colombia allows dual nationality.
- 📌 Processing times may vary; consult the official Colombian consulate or embassy for current timelines.
- 📌 More details can be found on Colombia's official government website: Cancillería.
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