The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Guatemala City is an honorary consular post of Poland in Zona 15, Guatemala City. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Polish citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Poland in Panama City.
Contact Details
| Address | Casa 18-72, La Hondonada, Vista Hermosa 2, 1a Calle 17-61, Zona 15, Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Telephone | +502 5555 0775 |
| lernereva@gmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Eva Lerner de Escamilla |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Polish 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
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Zona 15 of Guatemala City, the capital; from the centre of Zona 15, the Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central) in Zona 1 is about 6 km away in a straight line, and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) about 4 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Poland in Guatemala City
The honorary consul is Eva Lerner de Escamilla, according to the Polish embassy in Panama. According to the same source, its consular district covers the whole of Guatemala. The telephone number is also for emergencies; the consul speaks Spanish and English, according to the same source.
Which Polish office handles passports and visas?
According to the Polish embassy in Panama, Poland is represented in Guatemala by the Embassy of Poland in Panama City (Panama). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Poland in Panama City; the honorary consulate in Guatemala can help with first steps.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Polish embassy in Panama (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No. According to the country classification of Guatemala’s Migration Institute (IGM), Poland 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 Poland and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Polish 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: Argentina (embassy), Armenia (honorary), Australia (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), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Vietnam (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 Poland.
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 Poland can contact the Embassy of Guatemala in Warsaw.
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Poland in Guatemala City
Can I apply for a Polish passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Poland in Panama City.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Poland in Panama – honorary consulates (gov.pl), The Polish 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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