For Guatemalan residents and travellers in the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria area, the Honorary Consulate of Guatemala in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Plaza de la Feria, 5, 35003 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 928 371 500 |
| Fax | +34 928 381 156 |
| Head of Mission | Alejandro Fco. Garcia Ruiz, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Plaza de la Feria, 5, 35003 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
This honorary office looks after Guatemalan interests in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Alejandro Fco. Garcia Ruiz holds the post – recognised by Spain since July 2013. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 928 371 500.
The office is located in the province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. Distance to the Guatemalan Embassy in Madrid: about 1,735 km.
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. Spanish travel advice calls for extreme caution in Guatemala and lists areas to avoid. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Guatemalan Embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Guatemala’s national day (15 September). In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Guatemala in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Guatemala
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Santomera – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Guatemalan honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Does the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
Passport applications go to the Guatemalan Embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Guatemalan honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
By phone on +34 928 371 500.
Who is the Guatemalan honorary consul in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Alejandro Fco. Garcia Ruiz, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since July 2013).
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 Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Guatemala. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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