As Guatemala’s diplomatic representation in Austria, the Embassy of Guatemala in Vienna handles political, economic and consular relations – and covers Hungary, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania from Vienna as well.
Contact Details
| Address | Prinz Eugen Straße 18/2, Top 23-24B, 1040 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 714 35 70 |
| Fax | +43 1 714 35 70 15 |
| embaustria@minex.gob.gt | |
| Social Media | |
| Emergency number | +43 1 714 35 70 |
| Head of Mission | Gabriel Orellana Zabalza, Ambassador |
| Also accredited to | Hungary, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Emergencies outside office hours: +43 1 714 35 70.
Who runs the Guatemalan Embassy?
Gabriel Orellana Zabalza has served as Guatemalan ambassador to Austria since September 2023. Its accreditation extends beyond Austria to Hungary, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. 4 diplomats are registered with the Austrian Foreign Ministry for this embassy. Separate from the embassy, Guatemala keeps a permanent mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna; those missions do not handle consular matters for the public.
Embassy or honorary consulate?
The consular section in Vienna is responsible for Guatemalan citizens in all of Austria. Two honorary consulates (Innsbruck and St. Pölten) can help with information and some formalities, but passports are normally issued by the embassy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Certificates for pensions and social security abroad
Requirements change from time to time – confirm them before you collect documents.
Travelling from Austria to Guatemala
Austrian citizens need no visa for Guatemala and must travel with a passport. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months. The Austrian Foreign Ministry applies regional security warnings for parts of Guatemala, up to a high security risk (level 3 of 4). Check the current travel advice before you go.
Other consulates and embassies in Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Guinea (honorary), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (embassy), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (embassy), Kosovo (honorary), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Austrian public holidays and on the Guatemalan national holiday (15 September). Check the website before visiting around public holidays.
Emergency assistance
Guatemalan citizens in an emergency can reach the embassy outside office hours on +43 1 714 35 70. Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest. Legal fees, fines and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility.
Diplomatic missions between Guatemala and Austria
Guatemala in Austria
Measured in a straight line from Vienna, the nearest other Guatemalan office is the Honorary Consulate in St. Pölten (about 56 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Vienna.
- Vienna – Embassy of Guatemala (this page)
- Innsbruck (390 km) – Honorary Consulate (Tyrol, Salzburg and Vorarlberg)
- St. Pölten (56 km) – Honorary Consulate (Lower Austria)
Austria in Guatemala
- Guatemala – Austrian Honorary Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Guatemala in Vienna
Is a visa required for Austrians visiting Guatemala?
Not for short visits. Travel with a valid passport.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – diplomatic and consular list, BMEIA travel information for Guatemala. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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