Apostille for Colombia
Applying for a Colombian visa, marrying at a notaría in Bogotá or Medellín, starting a company, or studying in Colombia? Colombia has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 30 January 2001, so Indian public documents are authenticated with the MEA apostille. INFINITYGRO completes the apostille for Colombia in Delhi and prepares the Spanish translation.
- Migrant (M) visa
- Resident (R) visa
- Digital nomad visa
- Marriage at notaría
- Study
- Business & SAS company
- Property
- Power of attorney
apostille
An apostille for Colombia is the MEA apostille on an Indian document verified at source – the home department or SDM for birth and marriage certificates, a notary and SDM for single-status affidavits, the state education department for degrees. Colombian notarías, Migración Colombia and the foreign ministry accept it with a Spanish translation by an official translator.
Colombia embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for Colombia is
Colombia has been a Convention party since 2001 and it applies with India, so the Colombian Embassy does not legalise apostilled Indian documents.
Marrying in Colombia usually happens at a notaría, which asks each foreign partner for an apostilled birth certificate and a single-status declaration, translated by a traductor oficial. Many notarías also want recently issued documents.
Documents we apostille for Colombia
Colombia files often include:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Marriage at a notaría, visas |
| Single-status affidavit | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | Marriage in Colombia |
| Marriage certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Spouse visa |
| Degree and transcripts | State education department or university → MEA apostille | Work visas, study, recognition |
| Passport Seva PCC | MEA apostille directly | Visa applications where asked |
| Company documents | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | SAS company, branch registration |
| Power of attorney | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | Property, legal matters |
Why people need an apostille for Colombia
Notaría wedding
Birth certificate and single-status affidavit apostilled and translated.
Visas
Civil and police documents apostilled for Migración Colombia.
Study
Academic documents apostilled.
Business
Company papers apostilled for an SAS.
Property
POAs apostilled for real estate.
Family
Civil certificates apostilled.
Spanish translation for Colombia
Colombian notarías and authorities generally require a Spanish translation by an official translator (traductor oficial), made after the apostille. We prepare Spanish translations from apostilled originals.
See our Spanish translation services.
SampleApostille for Colombia sample
A Colombian notaría reads the apostille for Colombia through the official Spanish translation and can check its QR code. This sample shows the notary → SDM → MEA chain used for single-status affidavits. Details are blurred.
How it worksSteps for the apostille for Colombia
- Wedding or visa dateWe plan the apostille for Colombia backwards from it.
- Recent documentsNotarías often want recent certificates – we advise if a fresh copy is needed.
- Send originalsCourier or drop off.
- Verification and MEAThen the apostille.
- Translation and returnSpanish translation if ordered; originals by tracked courier.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for Colombia – fees
Documents that need no earlier attestation are charged for the apostille only.
The single-status affidavit for a Colombian notaría: notary, SDM and apostille together.
Birth-certificate verification, degree verification and Spanish translation are quoted separately. Couples get one combined quote on WhatsApp.
Colombian notarías often reject documents older than a few months. Order fresh certificates before starting the apostille for Colombia if your wedding is some time away.
Colombia’s digital nomad and migrant visas are applied for online through the foreign ministry, so clear scans of the apostilled documents matter as much as the originals. We share high-resolution colour scans for upload.
FAQsApostille for Colombia – FAQs
Does Colombia accept the MEA apostille?
Yes. Colombia has applied the Convention since 2001.
What does a notaría need for marriage?
Usually apostilled birth certificates and single-status declarations, with official Spanish translations.
Who is a traductor oficial?
A translator officially recognised in Colombia; their translation is generally required.
What will it cost?
₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille; ₹1,500 per affidavit including notary and SDM.
Is a Colombian Embassy stamp needed?
No.
Can we courier from different cities?
Yes – both partners can courier to our Delhi office.
Related pages
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 27 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi