The Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Guatemala City is an honorary consular post of Belgium in Zona 10, Guatemala City. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Belgian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Belgium in Panama City.
Contact Details
| Address | Zona Pradera Empresarial, Torre I, 5th floor, Oficina 509, Boulevard Los Próceres 18 Calle 24-69, Zona 10, Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Telephone | +502 4247 8231 |
| oscar.bergerwidman.guatemalacity@hc.diplobel.fed.be | |
| Honorary Consul | Oscar Berger Widmann |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Belgian embassy in Panama (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Zona 10 of Guatemala City, the capital; from the centre of Zona 10, the Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central) in Zona 1 is about 4 km away in a straight line, and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) about 2 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Guatemala City
The honorary consul is Oscar Berger Widmann, according to the Belgian embassy in Panama.
Which Belgian office handles passports and visas?
According to the Belgian embassy in Panama, Belgium is represented in Guatemala by the Embassy of Belgium in Panama City (Panama). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Belgium in Panama City; the honorary consulate in Guatemala can help with first steps.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No. According to the country classification of Guatemala’s Migration Institute (IGM), Belgium is in category A (visa-exempt), so its nationals do not need a visa to enter Guatemala.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Belgium and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Belgian citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Guatemala City
72 other countries are represented in Guatemala City, among them: Belize (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (honorary), Canada (embassy), Chile (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Czech Republic (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Finland (honorary), France (embassy), Georgia (honorary), Germany (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (embassy). The full list of all 73 missions is on the overview page for Guatemala.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Guatemala and may also close on public holidays of Belgium.
Emergency assistance
In Guatemala, dial 110 for the police and 122 or 123 for the fire brigade and ambulance; PROATUR, the tourist assistance service, answers around the clock on 1500 or +502 2290 2810 (GOV.UK travel advice). Guatemalan citizens who need consular help in Belgium can contact the Embassy of Guatemala in Brussels.
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Guatemala City
Can I apply for a Belgian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Belgium in Panama City.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Belgium in Panama – honorary consulates, The Belgian embassy in Panama – representation responsible for Guatemala, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Guatemala – Labour Code (Código de Trabajo), Article 127, Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias – public holidays in Guatemala for 2026 (19 December 2025), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Guatemala (getting help), Guatemalan Migration Institute (IGM) – country classification for visas (categories A, B and C), IGM – Regulation on Guatemalan Visas (Acuerdo IGM-015-2025, 23 May 2025).
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