The Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Guatemala City is an honorary consular post of the Czech Republic in Zona 13, Guatemala City. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Czech citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico City.
Contact Details
| Address | 18 Calle 14-12, Zona 13, Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Telephone | +502 2360 0407 +502 3027 7457 +502 5957 6068 |
| Guatemala.Honorary@mzv.gov.cz | |
| Honorary Consul | José Luis Guzmán Segura |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Czech foreign ministry (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
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Zona 13 of Guatemala City, the capital; from the centre of Zona 13, the Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central) in Zona 1 is about 8 km away in a straight line, and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) about 2 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Guatemala City
The honorary consul is José Luis Guzmán Segura, according to the Czech foreign ministry. According to the same source, its consular district covers the Republic of Guatemala. It can issue emergency travel documents.
Which Czech office handles passports and visas?
According to the Czech foreign ministry, the Czech Republic is represented in Guatemala by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico City (Mexico). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico City; the honorary consulate in Guatemala can help with first steps.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Czech foreign ministry (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No. According to the country classification of Guatemala’s Migration Institute (IGM), the Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Czech 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: Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Finland (honorary), France (embassy), Georgia (honorary), Germany (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (honorary), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), India (honorary), Indonesia (honorary), Ireland (honorary), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (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 the Czech Republic.
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).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Guatemala City
Can I apply for a Czech passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Only within the limits described above; regular applications go to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Mexico City.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Guatemala, The Czech foreign ministry – 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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