Repatriation from Colombia to Poland

Colombia: Bogota and three honorary consulates

Colombia is the responsibility of the Polish Embassy in Bogota, which also covers Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia. Outside the capital there are honorary consulates in Cali, Medellín and Cartagena. This is practical, because Colombia is large and the place of death may be hours by air from Bogota. We do not assume, however, that an honorary consul will issue the certificate; we check this with the embassy.

The certificate for bringing remains or ashes home is issued by the consul in Bogota. The application is filed in person or by post, and the decision is made promptly, no later than three days after filing. Collection is in person or by post at the applicant's cost. We confirm with the embassy the requirements for remains and for ashes and the rules on translating Colombian documents. We organise assembling the documents, contact with the consulate and transport to Poland.