Many Americans choose to retire in Colombia for its lower cost of living and vibrant culture. Some of these retirees have family roots in Colombia and relocate there to join their loved ones. In any of these situations, your US documents need an international certification of authenticity under the Hague Convention.

The Colombian marriage visa allows spouses of Colombians to live in the country on a permanent basis. Similarly, the Retirement visa route is for Americans who have the funds required to sustain their retirement lifestyle in Colombia. While apostille-authenticated pension records are required for the Colombian Retirement visa, an apostilled FBI check is required for both types.

The Colombian government is pretty quick in responding to visa and residency requests. Having your apostille documents ready helps you get your application processed faster by easily fulfilling the immigration office’s requirements.

Applying for an Apostille from Colombia

Getting an apostille on US federal documents requires submitting a completed DS-4194 form to the USDOS, along with the apostille fee. US States, on the other hand, have their own apostille procedures that you will have to follow to get your documents authenticated.

There are two options when it comes to applying for US documents apostille from Colombia. You can mail your documents directly to the relevant US apostille authority. This requires learning your relevant State’s unique requirements and fees for getting an apostille. This option takes longer than simply using a professional service to take care of the document submission step for you.

Expert services like Globeia have experience in handling State-specific apostille procedures and can make the entire process a breeze for you. You will not have to worry about figuring out the required forms and steps as we will assist you every step of the way.

Apply for US Apostille with Globeia

Our user-friendly online portal and efficient processing make obtaining an apostille for your US documents a straightforward process. We get apostille certification for you within a few weeks as compared to applying by yourself, which often takes months to get your documents back.

Go to the Globeia portal by clicking here to experience the faster and more convenient method of getting a US apostille.

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Is Colombia part of the Hague Convention for apostille?

Yes, Colombia is part of the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, which came into effect for Colombia on January 30, 2001. This means that your US documents do not require Embassy Legalization, as both countries are part of the Convention.

Does the US have an embassy in Colombia?

Yes, the United States has an embassy in Colombia, located in the capital city of Bogotá. Additionally, there is a U.S. Consular Agency in Barranquilla.

How do I get a US apostille in Colombia?

You have to follow the relevant State's instructions for mailing your document and pay the required fee. Once processed, the apostilled document will be mailed back to you in Colombia. You can also hire companies like Globeia to complete the process for you.