New Saudi Arabia Consulate in Colombia – What You Need to Know About KSA Visas in 2025
A Diplomatic Milestone for Colombia
The opening of the new Saudi Arabia consulate in Bogotá marks a diplomatic and strategic milestone for both nations. For Colombian professionals and companies looking to engage with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), this move brings new opportunities—but also some confusion.
As of 2025, the consulate in Bogotá is legally authorized to issue Saudi visas including:
- Work visas
- Family residence visas
- Business visit visas
- Tourist or personal visit visas
However, not all systems in Saudi Arabia are yet fully integrated with this consulate, leading to technical limitations in some application processes.
What’s the current reality of processing your KSA visa in Bogotá?
Although Bogotá is officially authorized, Saudi companies and sponsors often cannot select Bogotá in the MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) portal when initiating a work visa. This means:
- Work visas are still better processed through Lima (Peru) to avoid rejections or MOFA inconsistencies.
- Residence, family visit, and tourist visas can now be handled in Bogotá with fewer complications.
Why is this consulate still a step forward for Colombia?
While challenges remain, this development offers several benefits:
- Cost savings (no need to travel to another country for visa procedures)
- Greater national autonomy in consular matters
- Direct access to Saudi Arabia’s growing job market and diplomatic services
What should you do before applying?
✔️ Confirm with your Saudi employer or sponsor whether they can issue your MOFA document via Bogotá
✔️ Evaluate your type of visa: work vs. visit/residence
✔️ Prepare all documents correctly, with proper translation and legalization
✔️ Consult experts like Saudi Visa Connect to avoid unnecessary delays
Need help with your KSA visa from Colombia?
At Saudi Visa Connect, we know how both Bogotá and Lima consulates operate. We analyze your case, assess the right consulate for your nationality and visa type, and guide you through the entire process.