Following the August 10, 2026 earthquake, Migración Colombia announced a temporary suspension of all in‑person services at seven Migration Service Facilitation Centers (CFSM) while safety inspections are carried out.
Affected CFSM locations
- Manizales
- Pereira
- Quibdó
- Cali
- Popayán
- Medellín
- Armenia
The suspension applies only to face‑to‑face transactions at these centers. All other Migración Colombia offices across the country remain fully operational. The agency has said it will issue further updates once the facilities are cleared and services can resume.
Practical implications
- Individuals with scheduled appointments at any of the seven centers should postpone travel to the offices and monitor official communications from Migración Colombia for rescheduling information.
- Companies with pending immigration filings should review timelines and, if possible, shift to online or alternative regional offices to avoid delays.
- No change has been announced for electronic filing, document submission portals, or telephone assistance, which continue to function nationwide.
Next steps
Migración Colombia will provide notice when in‑person services are reinstated. Stakeholders are advised to keep contact details up to date with the agency and to consult legal counsel for case‑specific guidance, as immigration processes can change abruptly.
Source article: newlandchase.com
