US Embassy in Guatemala City
- Address
- Avenida La Reforma 7-01, Guatemala City
- Phone
- +502 2326 4000
- Website
- gt.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 27 March 2022
The United States’ embassy to Guatemala is in Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, at Avenida La Reforma 7-01, Guatemala City. Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Guatemala City
| Monday | 07:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Friday | 07:30–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guatemala
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Guatemala City is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
United States visa for Guatemalan citizens
GuatemalaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Guatemala
United StatesGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala visa for citizens of the United States
Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Check with the US embassy in Guatemala City whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 81,868 | 105,179 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,027 | 979 |
| Exchange (J) | 348 | 275 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 14,744 | 17,423 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 220 | 384 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 572 | 728 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 410 | 134 |
| Other | 169 | 143 |
| Total | 99,358 | 125,245 |
The US embassy in Guatemala City issued 125,245 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 84% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by work and treaty (14%) visas. That is 26% more than in fiscal year 2024 (99,358).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 60,651, 21% more than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
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
Other missions nearby
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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 Germany in Guatemala CityAvenida La Reforma 9-55, Zona 10, Edificio Reforma 10, Nivel 10, Ciudad de Guatemala., Guatemala City
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Embassy of Lebanon in Guatemala CityAvenida La Reforma 9-55, 01010 Guatemala City
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Embassy of Spain in Guatemala City6a Calle 6-48, Ciudad De Guatemala
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Embassy of Poland in Guatemala City12 Calle 1-25, Zona 10, Edificio Geminis, Guatemala City
The United States’ other missions in Guatemala
- Embassy Branch Office of the United States in Guatemala City
Bulevar Los Próceres, Guatemala City
Besides the US embassy in Guatemala City, the United States has 1 other mission in Guatemala. Guatemala in turn has 10 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Guatemala City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Guatemala City.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida La Reforma 7-01, Guatemala City. The record for the US embassy in Guatemala City includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Guatemala
US citizens can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the US embassy in Guatemala City is closed
The next closures of the US 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 Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Guatemala City
Current procedures for the US embassy in Guatemala City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Guatemala City
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Guatemala City there are 8 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Guatemala City?
The US embassy in Guatemala City is at Avenida La Reforma 7-01, Guatemala City.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Guatemala City?
The US embassy in Guatemala City is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the US Embassy in Guatemala City open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Guatemala City do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Guatemala City closed?
The US 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 the United States.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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