The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Guatemala is located in Zona 10, Guatemala City and represents the United Kingdom in Guatemala, serving British citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Edificio Torre Internacional, 11th floor, 16 Calle 0-55, Zona 10, Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Telephone | +502 2380 7300 |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-guatemala |
| Head of Mission | Juliana Correa, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 11:30 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to GOV.UK (October 2026). Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The embassy is in Zona 10 of Guatemala City, the capital; from the building, the Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central) in Zona 1 is about 5.1 km away in a straight line, and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) about 1.5 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: Public access is by appointment only; enquiries and emergencies go through the FCDO contact form for Guatemala.
About the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Guatemala
The ambassador is Juliana Correa, according to GOV.UK. Juliana Correa is also the non-resident British ambassador to Honduras, according to GOV.UK.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to GOV.UK (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No. According to the country classification of Guatemala’s Migration Institute (IGM), the United Kingdom is in category A (visa-exempt), so its nationals do not need a visa to enter Guatemala.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official British sources:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Guatemala City
72 other countries are represented in Guatemala City, among them: Argentina (embassy), Armenia (honorary), Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Bangladesh (honorary), Barbados (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Belize (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (honorary), Canada (embassy), Chile (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Czech Republic (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Vietnam (honorary). The full list of all 73 missions is on the overview page for Guatemala.
Closing days
According to GOV.UK, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 1 April 2026 – Holy Wednesday
- 2 April 2026 – Maundy Thursday
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday (UK)
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 29 June 2026 – Army Day
- 31 August 2026 – Summer Bank Holiday (UK)
- 15 September 2026 – Independence Day
- 20 October 2026 – Revolution Day
- 24 December 2026 – Christmas Eve
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 – Boxing Day (UK, substitute day)
- 31 December 2026 – New Year’s Eve
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 the United Kingdom can contact the Embassy of Guatemala in London.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (MINEX) – missions accredited to Guatemala: Embajada del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte (checked on 26 October 2026), GOV.UK – British Embassy Guatemala City (13 October 2026), 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), www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-guatemala.
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