How to Vote in Colombia’s 2026 Presidential Elections from the United States

If you are a Colombian citizen living in the United States, you can vote in Colombia’s presidential elections in May 2026. Here we explain step by step how to register, check your polling place, and vote from abroad. If you want a complementary guide, you can also review this page about voting from U.S. consulates in Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections and our general section on consular procedures.

Can you vote from the United States?

Yes. Colombians living abroad can vote in presidential elections through Colombian consulates, as long as their national ID card is registered at the corresponding polling location. In this additional guide, we also explain how voting at Colombian consulates in the United States for Colombia’s 2026 elections works.

Key dates for Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections

  • First round abroad: May 25 to May 30, 2026
  • First round in Colombia: May 31, 2026
  • Second round abroad (if applicable): June 15 to June 20, 2026
  • Second round in Colombia: June 21, 2026
  • Deadline to register your ID card: March 31, 2026

Where do you vote in the United States?

You must vote at the consulate where your Colombian ID card is registered. If you have not yet identified your consular office, you can start by checking the directory of Colombian consulates in the United States or visit specific pages such as the Consulate of Colombia in Miami, the Consulate of Colombia in Houston, the Consulate of Colombia in New York, the Consulate of Colombia in Chicago, or the Consulate of Colombia in Washington, DC.

How to check where to vote

You can check your official polling place on the National Civil Registry website: Check your polling place.

Important:

  • Verify your polling place before traveling to the consulate
  • You do not need to register again if your ID card was already registered abroad and you have not changed your place of residence
  • If you moved to a different city or country, you must update your registration
  • Your updated polling place will appear in the final electoral roll from late April or early May 2026

How to register your Colombian ID card to vote

You must complete this process if you have never registered your ID card to vote abroad, if you changed your city or country of residence, or if your ID card was issued before 1988 and you do not appear in the electoral roll.

Available options

  • At the nearest Colombian consulate
  • Online from your mobile phone

If you also need to complete other procedures before voting, you may find our guides on Colombian consular registration, the Colombian digital ID abroad, or the Colombian citizenship ID card helpful.

Step by step to register online

  1. Go to the official National Civil Registry platform
  2. Complete your personal information, including your ID number, city, and consulate
  3. Complete the biometric verification from your mobile phone
  4. Confirm the process
  5. Check your email for confirmation

Download the E-4 form

During the process, you will be able to view and download the E-4 form, which is the official proof that your ID card has been registered in the electoral roll.

Important information about identity verification

If you receive an email indicating that your verification was not successful, you will need to go to the consulate to complete fingerprint verification. In these cases, you usually do not need a prior appointment to finish the process.

If you need to schedule other consular services, you can also review our information on consular appointments and consular assistance.

Requirements to register and vote

  • To register your ID card: you may use the yellow Colombian citizenship ID card with holograms, the digital ID card, or a valid Colombian passport
  • To vote: the valid document is the original Colombian citizenship ID card

Registering your ID card to vote is not the same as consular registration. They are different procedures, and one does not replace the other.

Voting hours

In general, voting abroad takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (local time), although hours may vary depending on the consulate. In some cases, it is also worth checking whether there will be special outreach events or mobile consulates near your area.

Important tips

  • Check your polling place before you go
  • Register your ID card early and do not wait until the last day
  • Confirm whether your consulate has published specific voting instructions
  • Bring your original Colombian ID card on voting day
  • Review updated information on your consulate’s website

Depending on the state where you live, you can also browse our location pages, for example: Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, New Jersey, and New York.

Conclusion

Voting in Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections from the United States is a simple process if you follow these steps:

  1. Register your ID card before March 31, 2026, if needed
  2. Check your polling place through the National Civil Registry
  3. Go to the corresponding consulate during the dates enabled for voting abroad

Take part and exercise your right to vote from abroad.

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