🇨🇴 Is Colombia safe to visit?

Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Colombia: 33 diplomatic missions from 31 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.

Increased caution — level 2 of 4Telcomia Safety Index: 2.39/4

Updated Aug 15, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.

What official sources say

Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.

Spain — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC)Increased caution · 2/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory
United Kingdom — Foreign Office (FCDO)Increased caution · 2/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory
United States — Department of StateHigh risk · 3/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory

Emergency numbers in Colombia

General emergency
123
Police
123
Ambulance
125

Embassies and consulates in Colombia

33 diplomatic missions from 31 countries, across 3 cities.

NationalityMissions
🇪🇸 Spain3
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates1
🇦🇹 Austria1
🇦🇺 Australia1
🇧🇪 Belgium1
🇧🇴 Bolivia1
🇧🇷 Brazil1
🇨🇦 Canada1
🇨🇭 Switzerland1
🇨🇿 Czechia1
🇩🇪 Germany1
🇩🇰 Denmark1

…and 19 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.

The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.

Local language

The main local language in Colombia is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.

See the 16 emergency phrases in Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colombia safe to visit right now?

The Telcomia Safety Index for Colombia is 2.39/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Aug 15, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.

What is the emergency number in Colombia?

The general emergency number in Colombia is 123. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.

How many embassies are there in Colombia?

Telcomia tracks 33 diplomatic missions from 31 countries in Colombia, across 3 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.

Informational only

This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.

Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.