The Embassy of the United States in Guatemala is located in Zona 16, Guatemala City and represents the United States in Guatemala, serving US citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Boulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zona 16, Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Telephone | +502 2354 0000 |
| Emergency phone | +502 2354 0000 |
| Website | gt.usembassy.gov |
| Head of Mission | Jorgan K. Andrews, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the US embassy’s website (October 2026). Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Zona 16 of Guatemala City, the capital; from the centre of Zona 16, 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 7 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: The consular section keeps the same hours, except on US and Guatemalan holidays; appointments are booked online. In an emergency involving a US citizen the embassy answers +502 2354 0000 also after hours (from the United States: 011 502 2354 0000 or 1-301-985-8164).
About the Embassy of the United States in Guatemala
According to the US embassy’s website, the embassy is currently led by Jorgan K. Andrews as chargé d’affaires.
Do US citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No. According to the country classification of Guatemala’s Migration Institute (IGM), the United States 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 US sources:
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for your area for its submission instructions
- Renewal with Form DS-82 is possible only if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and has never been reported lost or stolen
- The passport must be in your current name – otherwise bring the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name-change document
- If you do not qualify (e.g. lost or stolen passport, or issued more than 15 years ago) you must apply in person
- Abroad you pay only the passport fee (book: $130) – no expedite fee
Sources: U.S. Department of State – renew your passport, U.S. Department of State – where to apply (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), Dominican Republic (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Vietnam (honorary). The full list of all 73 missions is on the overview page for Guatemala.
Closing days
According to the US embassy’s website, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 19 January 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (US)
- 16 February 2026 – Washington’s Birthday (US)
- 2 April 2026 – Maundy Thursday
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 25 May 2026 – Memorial Day (US)
- 19 June 2026 – Juneteenth (US)
- 29 June 2026 – Army Day (observed)
- 3 July 2026 – Independence Day (US, observed)
- 15 August 2026 – Feast of the Assumption
- 7 September 2026 – Labor Day (US)
- 15 September 2026 – Independence Day
- 12 October 2026 – Columbus Day (US)
- 20 October 2026 – Revolution Day
- 1 November 2026 – All Saints’ Day
- 11 November 2026 – Veterans Day (US)
- 26 November 2026 – Thanksgiving Day (US)
- 24 December 2026 – Christmas Eve (half day)
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 31 December 2026 – New Year’s Eve (half day)
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, US citizens can call +502 2354 0000, the number given by the US embassy’s website. 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 States can contact the Embassy of Guatemala in Washington.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (MINEX) – missions accredited to Guatemala: Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América (checked on 26 October 2026), U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, U.S. Embassy in Guatemala – holidays when the embassy is closed to the public (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).
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