The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.
Voting in the 3 May 2025 Federal Election
The Australian Federal Election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Embassy in Bogota according to this schedule below:
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Day |
Opening Hours |
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Monday 21 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
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Tuesday 22 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
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Wednesday 23 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
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Thursday 24 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
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Friday 25 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
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Monday 28 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
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Tuesday 29 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
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Wednesday 30 April |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
| Thursday 1 May | Closed (public holiday) |
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Friday 2 May |
9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm |
Please note that all times are local to this polling place.
The Embassy will not be offering voting services on Thursday 1 May. The Embassy will be closed on Saturday 3 May.
What to expect at the Australian Embassy in Bogota
You are not required to make a booking to vote.
You do not need to provide evidence of identity to cast a vote. However, you will need to provide evidence of identity (passport or other government-issued photo ID), to enter the Embassy.
Postal Voting
If you are overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can visit the AEC website to apply for a postal vote.
Postal vote packs will be sent to you by international courier from Australia commencing three weeks before polling day. The latest date to request an overseas postal vote from the AEC is 6pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025. Please note this may be too late for your postal vote to reach you and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you provided an email address or phone number when applying for a postal vote, you will receive an automatic notification when it is dispatched.
If you did not provide an email address or phone number and your postal vote does not arrive within 10 days from the date you submitted your application, call the AEC on +61 2 6160 2600.
You can mail your completed postal vote to the Australian Embassy in Bogota or drop it off in person no later than 4pm Friday, 2 May 2025.
You can also return your postal vote directly to the AEC in Australia. The cost to return your postal vote by courier or mail to Australian Embassy in Bogota or to the AEC in Australia is your responsibility.
If you would like to return your postal vote to the Australian Embassy Colombia, please send it to:
Attn: Returning Officer – Federal Election
Australian Embassy Colombia
Edificio Tierra Firme
Avenida carrera 9 # 115-06
Oficina 2003
Bogota, Colombia 110111
For your postal vote to be counted it must be completed before 6pm AWST time 3 May 2025, and received by the AEC in Australia by 6pm Friday 16 May 2025 AEST.
Further information
You must be enrolled to vote. You can enrol, update your details or check your details on the AEC website.
If you can't vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.
Find additional information on the election and voting at these websites:
Cambios en el Centro Australiano de Recogida de Datos Biométricos
Tenga en cuenta que, a partir del 18 de diciembre de 2023, las ubicaciones del Centro Australiano de Recogida de Datos Biométricos (ABCC por sus siglas en inglés) y los socios de prestadores de servicios (Service Delivery Partners), cambiaron. Los enlaces para hacer una reserva para la recogida de datos biométricos y los detalles de la nueva ubicación del ABCC se pueden encontrar en el sitio web: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/col/en/aus/attend-centre.
Para más detalles sobre la toma de datos biométricos, visite: Biométricos en Colombia.
Nuevo Centro en Cali
A partir del lunes 29 de abril de 2024, VFS Global, el socio de prestación de servicios del Departamento del Interior de Australia para las Américas, incluida Colombia, comenzó a prestar servicios de recolección biométrica y otros servicios en Cali. La adición de los servicios de recolección biométrica en esta ubicación hace que la provisión de datos biométricos para los solicitantes de visas australianas sea más fácil y conveniente. Para hacer una cita para la recolección de datos biométricos en Bogotá, Medellín o Cali, por favor visite Oficinas fuera de Australia. El Centro Australiano de Recogida de Datos Biométricos en Cali está ubicado en:
- Calle 6N # 1N-42 Oficina 303, Torre Centenario, Cali, Colombia
Además de la recogida de datos biométricos, todas las oficinas de VFS Global ofrecen asistencia digital para ayudar a los solicitantes de visado a presentar su solicitud de visa australiana, y asistencia de pago en línea para ayudar a los solicitantes de visado a pagar las tasas de visado pertinentes.
Puede encontrar más información, incluyendo las tasas de servicio pertinentes, en la página web de VFS Global - Bienvenido a VFS Global | Para Particulares | Inicio .
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Horario consular (para ciudadanos australianos)
Consultas sobre Visas (Global Services Centre)
Canadá ha cerrado su embajada en Caracas. Los australianos ya no tienen ayuda consular disponible en Venezuela y deberán contactar a la Embajada de Australia en Colombia.
Entendemos que hacer llamadas internacionales desde Venezuela puede ser un desafío. Para solicitar asistencia consular de emergencia, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para solicitar una llamada telefónica. Un funcionario consular devolverá la llamada. Asegúrese de proporcionar un número de teléfono donde podamos comunicarnos con usted.
