Guatemalan citizens in Spain, and Spanish residents planning a trip to Guatemala, can contact the Embassy of Guatemala in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Velázquez 114, 1º izquierda, 28006 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 344 03 47 |
| Fax | +34 91 458 78 94 |
| embespana@minex.gob.gt informacion@embajadaguatemala.es |
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| Website | www.embajadaguatemala.es |
| Head of Mission | Jorge Skinner Klee Arenales, Ambassador |
| National Day | 15 September |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
Public hours as listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry (the list does not name the days; embassies are normally open Monday to Friday). Please confirm before your visit, especially on Spanish and Guatemalan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to C/ Velázquez 114, 1º izquierda, 28006 Madrid.
- Public hours (Spanish Foreign Ministry list): 10:00–14:00 (days not specified).
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Guatemalan Embassy in Madrid
The ambassador is Jorge Skinner Klee Arenales, listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry since 12 September 2025. The Spanish diplomatic list names 6 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Eight honorary consulates support Guatemalan citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Guatemalan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Guatemala (up to 90 days). The passport should be valid for at least six months. The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises extreme caution in Guatemala and warns against travel to certain areas. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Guatemalan celebrations on 15 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 344 03 47. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Spanish authorities. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Guatemala in Spain
Guatemala in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Guatemala (this page)
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Santomera – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Guatemala in Madrid
Where is the Guatemalan Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Velázquez 114, 1º izquierda, 28006 Madrid.
When is the Guatemalan Embassy in Madrid open?
According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list: 10:00–14:00 (days not specified). Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Guatemala to Spain?
Jorge Skinner Klee Arenales, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Guatemalan Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 15 September as the national day of Guatemala; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Guatemala, www.embajadaguatemala.es. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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