Embassy of Switzerland in Colombia
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
August 10, 2026 – Important notice
Following the earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10th, Colombian authorities have declared a national state of emergency. Swiss nationals and tourists currently in the country are asked to follow the instructions of local authorities. In case of an emergency, please contact the police (Tel. 123) or the local civil protection authority: Grupo de Protección, +57 601 375 23 51.
The decision to begin, continue, or cancel a trip is the sole responsibility of each traveler. Travelers are advised to register via the “Travel Admin” app and to consult official websites from the relevant authorities for the latest information:
Colombian Geological Service
National Unit for Disaster Risk Management
For further assistance, the Swiss Embassy in Bogotá bogota@eda.admin.ch, Tel. +57 601 489 87 80, or the FDFA Helpline helpline@eda.admin.ch, Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33 can be contacted.
Important information
The Swiss Embassy has a new payment alternative for consular affairs: you can use the PSE button for online payment.
SwissIntouch, the app for Swiss men and women abroad
A new site to have all the official information about Switzerland on your cell phone!
The SwissInTouch app allows the Swiss abroad to keep in regular contact with the Swiss government - download it!
Warning: False information about the Swiss pension system are circulating on the web
The Embassy of Switzerland in Colombia abroad officially denies the information circulating on certain websites about alleged beneficial pensions that Latin American citizens could obtain in Switzerland. This false publicity refers to a so-called clause in the Swiss Constitution that would allow foreigners to access to high pensions. Please ignore this erroneous information that has no truthfulness. We recommend that you are being cautious about sharing your personal data with third parties.
Detailed information can be found on the Spanish page.
