French Embassy in Guatemala City
Embassy 
France Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Address
- 5A Avenida 8-59 - Zona 14 - Edificio COGEFAR BP 971A, 01014 Guatemala, Guatemala City
- Website
- gt.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 March 2022
At 5A Avenida 8-59 - Zona 14 - Edificio COGEFAR BP 971A, 01014 Guatemala, Guatemala City, the French embassy in Guatemala City represents France towards Guatemala. Within 1 km there are 15 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guatemala
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Guatemalan citizens
GuatemalaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Guatemala
FranceGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala visa for citizens of France
No visa is needed by Guatemalan citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 62 | 0 | 0.0% | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 77 | 76 | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 63 | 61 | 0 | 0.0% | 23.0% |
2025 figures: 63 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Guatemala City, and 61 visas were issued. 0 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 0.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (0.0%). Applications fell by 18% compared with 2024 (77).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.0% (2023) to 0.0% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Guatemala, 1.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
23.0% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Costa Rica in Guatemala City5a Avenida 7-08, Ciudad de Guatemala
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Embassy of Argentina in Guatemala City5a Avenida 6-50, Ciudad de Guatemala
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Embassy of Italy in Guatemala City12 Calle 6-49, Zona 14 - Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala City
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Embassy of South Korea in Guatemala City5a. Ave. 5-55, Zona 14, Edificio Europlaza Torre 3, Nivel 7, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala C.A, Guatemala City
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Embassy of Turkey in Guatemala City5a Avenida 5-55, Ciudad de Guatemala
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France’s other missions in Guatemala
The French embassy in Guatemala City is the only mission of France in Guatemala on record. Guatemala in turn has 3 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Guatemala City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Guatemala City.
Address and contact
Address: 5A Avenida 8-59 - Zona 14 - Edificio COGEFAR BP 971A, 01014 Guatemala, Guatemala City. The record for the French embassy in Guatemala City includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Guatemala
French citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the French embassy in Guatemala City is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Guatemala City for public holidays in Guatemala are Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Guatemala City
Current procedures for the French embassy in Guatemala City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Guatemala City
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Guatemala City there are 15 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Guatemala City?
The French embassy in Guatemala City is at 5A Avenida 8-59 - Zona 14 - Edificio COGEFAR BP 971A, 01014 Guatemala, Guatemala City.
When is the French Embassy in Guatemala City closed?
The French embassy in Guatemala City closes on Guatemala’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Guatemalan citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
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