Americas
Guatemala
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Population
- 18,687,881
- Currency
- Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
- Calling code
- +502
- Languages
- Spanish
- 43missions
- 35embassies
- 1consulate
- 6honorary consulates
Guatemala
Embassies and consulates in Guatemala
embassies in Guatemala City
Guatemala hosts 43 foreign missions from 40 countries: 35 embassies, 1 consulate, 6 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 35 embassies are in the capital, Guatemala City. Consulates are also found in Quetzaltenango.
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All missions in Guatemala
Other cities in Guatemala
Outside Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Spain 2 -
Poland 2 -
United States 2
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Argentina 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 honorary consulate1 -
Belize 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Colombia 1 embassy1 -
Costa Rica 1 embassy1 -
Cuba 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 honorary consulate1 -
Ecuador 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
El Salvador 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Greece 1 embassy1 -
Honduras 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Ireland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Israel 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Mexico 1 embassy1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1
Show all 40
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Netherlands 1 consulate1 -
Nicaragua 1 embassy1 -
Panama 1 embassy1 -
Peru 1 embassy1 - Poland 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
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Russia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 honorary consulate1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 - Spain 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
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Sweden 1 embassy1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Taiwan 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 - United States 1 embassy2
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Venezuela 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Guatemala
Guatemala visa guide · 9 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 86 can enter visa-free and 112 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Guatemala.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Guatemala
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 351 | 340 | 3 | 0.9% | 28.5% |
| 2024 | 364 | 346 | 14 | 3.9% | 24.0% |
| 2025 | 265 | 258 | 4 | 1.5% | 28.3% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 134 | 131 | 2.2% |
| France | 63 | 61 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 43 | 41 | 2.4% |
| Italy | 25 | 25 | 0.0% |
Schengen consulates in Guatemala received 265 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 258 visas. 1.5% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate fell by 2.4 points from 3.9% in 2024. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (364).
Most applications went to Spain (134), France (63), Germany (43) and Italy (25).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Guatemala.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Guatemala
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 82,159 | 105,512 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,013 | 964 |
| Exchange (J) | 362 | 293 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 14,780 | 17,447 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 317 | 399 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 608 | 780 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 408 | 132 |
| Other | 168 | 145 |
| Total | 99,815 | 125,672 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 30.8% | 39.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 125,672 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Guatemala, the 13th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 84%, work and treaty visas 14%. That is 26% more than in fiscal year 2024 (99,815).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Guatemala received 60,541, 20% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 39.2% for citizens of Guatemala in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 30.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Guatemala’s own missions abroad
Guatemala’s embassies abroad (59)
Guatemala itself has 59 missions abroad, in 35 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (10), Germany (5), Belgium (3), France (3) and Australia (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guatemala
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Eve
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 35 embassies are in the capital, Guatemala City. Spain has the most missions in Guatemala, 2, followed by Poland (2) and the United States (2).
Travel advice for Guatemala
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Guatemala: the US State Department rates Guatemala at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Guatemala (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guatemala (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Guatemala?
Spain, with 2 missions, followed by Poland (2).
Do I need a visa for Guatemala?
Of 198 passports, 86 can enter visa-free and 112 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Guatemala; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Guatemala closed?
On Guatemala’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026.