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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