The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Guatemala City is an honorary consular post of the Netherlands in Zona 5, Guatemala City. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Dutch citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of the Netherlands in San José.
Contact Details
| Address | Ofibodegas Centro 5, Bodega 21, Calzada La Paz 18-40, Zona 5, Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Telephone | +502 2436 7223 |
| Emergency phone | +31 247 247 247 |
| Honorary Consul | Barbara Manon Derks |
Opening Hours
According to Netherlands and You, the honorary consulate receives visitors by appointment only.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to Netherlands and You.
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Zona 5 of Guatemala City, the capital; from the building, the Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central) in Zona 1 is about 3.2 km away in a straight line, and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) about 6.1 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Guatemala City
The honorary consul is Barbara Manon Derks, according to Netherlands and You. The address and telephone number shown are also those of the Guatemalan foreign ministry’s list; the map legend on Netherlands and You gives a different office in Mixco (Condado Naranjo, Edificio Crece), so check the address before visiting. It cannot handle or answer questions about visa or passport applications. E-mail enquiries go through the contact form on netherlandsandyou.nl; the Dutch foreign ministry’s 24/7 contact centre answers emergencies on +31 247 247 247.
Which Dutch office handles passports and visas?
According to Netherlands and You, the Netherlands is represented in Guatemala by the Embassy of the Netherlands in San José (Costa Rica). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of the Netherlands in San José; the honorary consulate in Guatemala can help with first steps.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to Netherlands and You, visits are by appointment.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No. According to the country classification of Guatemala’s Migration Institute (IGM), the Netherlands 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 Netherlands and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Dutch 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: Nicaragua (embassy), Norway (honorary), Pakistan (honorary), Panama (embassy), Peru (embassy), Philippines (honorary), Poland (honorary), Romania (honorary), Russia (embassy), Serbia (honorary), Slovakia (honorary), South Africa (honorary), Sovereign Military Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Taiwan (embassy), Thailand (honorary), Türkiye (embassy), Türkiye (honorary). 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 Netherlands.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Dutch citizens can call +31 247 247 247, the number given by Netherlands and You. 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 the Netherlands can contact the Embassy of Guatemala in The Hague.
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Guatemala City
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of the Netherlands in San José.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Netherlands and You – honorary consul in Guatemala, Netherlands and You – 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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