German Embassy in Guatemala City
Embassy 
Germany Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Address
- Avenida La Reforma 9-55, Zona 10, Edificio Reforma 10, Nivel 10, Ciudad de Guatemala., Guatemala City
- Phone
- 2364 6700
- Website
- guatemala.diplo.de
- Fax
- +502 23 65 22 70
Head of mission: Friederike Hellner, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 20 August 2026
The German embassy in Guatemala City stands at Avenida La Reforma 9-55, Zona 10, Edificio Reforma 10, Nivel 10, Ciudad de Guatemala., Guatemala City, in Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala. Guatemalan citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Guatemala City
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Die Öffnungszeiten des Konsulats sind Montag von 9:00 bis 15:00 Uhr und Dienstag bis Donnerstag von 9:00 bis 11:00 Uhr. Bitte vereinbaren Sie für jeden Kunden einen Termin. Bei Beantragungen von Staatsangehörigkeit, Vaterschaftsanerkennung, Namenserklärung und für Regelungen von Erbschaftsangelegenheiten bitten wir Sie im Vorfeld einen Termin per e-mail zu vereinbaren.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guatemala
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Guatemala City, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for Guatemalan citizens
GuatemalaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Guatemala
GermanyGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala visa for citizens of Germany
Guatemalan citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 62 | 1 | 1.6% | 79.0% |
| 2024 | 60 | 51 | 9 | 15.0% | 68.6% |
| 2025 | 43 | 41 | 1 | 2.4% | 80.5% |
2025 figures: 43 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Guatemala City, and 41 visas were issued. 1 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.4%. The refusal rate fell by 12.6 points from 15.0% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 28% compared with 2024 (60).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 1.6% (2023) to 15.0% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Guatemala, 1.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
80.5% 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
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Embassy of Sweden in Guatemala CityAvenida La Reforma Avenida La Reforma 9-55, zona 10 Edificio Reforma 10, Nivel 11, Guatemala City
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Embassy of Mexico in Guatemala City2a Avenida 7-57, Guatemala
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Embassy of the United States in Guatemala CityAvenida La Reforma 7-01, Guatemala City
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Embassy of Poland in Guatemala City12 Calle 1-25, Zona 10, Edificio Geminis, Guatemala City
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Germany’s other missions in Guatemala
The German embassy in Guatemala City is the only mission of Germany in Guatemala on record. Guatemala in turn has 5 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Guatemala City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Guatemala City. The head of mission on record is Friederike Hellner, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida La Reforma 9-55, Zona 10, Edificio Reforma 10, Nivel 10, Ciudad de Guatemala., Guatemala City. The record for the German embassy in Guatemala City includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Guatemala
German citizens can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Guatemala City is closed
The German embassy in Guatemala City closes on Guatemala’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Guatemala City
Current procedures for the German embassy in Guatemala City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Guatemala City
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Guatemala City there are 15 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Guatemala City?
The German embassy in Guatemala City is at Avenida La Reforma 9-55, Zona 10, Edificio Reforma 10, Nivel 10, Ciudad de Guatemala., Guatemala City.
When is the German Embassy in Guatemala City closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Guatemalan citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
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