The first thing we must take into account when emigrating from our countries of origin is the Passport, since the documentation is vital to be able to legally travel around the world, with greater comfort. We will tell you how to obtain or renew your Guatemalan Passport, what are the necessary requirements to process it and how to request your Appointment.
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How to make an appointment for a Guatemalan passport at the consulate
Go to the official website provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then, select the consulate closest to your current address, and choose the service you wish to manage, in this case the passport.
Once you are inside the appointment system, you will need to enter your email address to receive a special code in order to continue the process. Just follow the instructions given on the website.
Renew Guatemalan Passport
To renew a passport, Guatemalans must go to their local consulate with the corresponding requirements, as advised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It should be noted that the passport is valid for 5 years.
Requirements for a Guatemalan passport in the USA
When processing your Passport, you must take into account these requirements :
For adults:
- Personal Identification Document (DPI). If you do not have a DPI, you will have to show your original birth certificate with the recent Unique Identification Code (CUI) number.
- Pay $65 for passports valid for 5 years, and $100 for passports valid for 10 years. (Payment is made at the consulate where the application is processed).
- If you wish to renew your immigration document, you must have an expired passport.
For minors:
- Parents must provide the original DPI. If they do not have it, they must bring birth certificates with CUI number.
- Birth certificate of the minor with CUI number.
- Pay $65.
- Surrender the expired passport in case of renewal.
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Guatemalan Consulates in the United States – Where you can get a passport on the same day
For Guatemalans who are in the United States, a piece of news that is just right for them is that there are consulates that print passports on the spot, making the process easier for you and avoiding the hassle of long waits. This means that, if you are near one of these consulates, you will be able to leave with your new passport under your arm on the same day of your appointment, if everything goes according to plan.
Here is a list of what you can do with your passport at the moment:
Consulate in Providence : This consulate is located at 555 Valley Street, Building 61-321, Rhode Island 02908. It covers the states of Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.
Consulate in Los Angeles : Located at 1975 Riverside Dr., Los Angeles, California 90039. This consulate serves Guatemalans in Southern California counties, Southern Nevada counties, as well as Hawaii, Guam and Wake Island.
Consulate in Lake Worth : You can find it here at 1926 10th Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida 33461. If you live in Palm Beach to Nassau counties in Florida, you can get help here.
Consulate in New York : Established at 276 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10010, covers the state of New York and northern New Jersey.
Consulate in Houston : Located at 6300 Richmond Avenue, Suite 103, Houston, Texas 77057, for Guatemalans in the Texas region.
These consulates make a difference by allowing Guatemalans to carry out their procedures more quickly. If you are fortunate enough to live near one, take advantage of it.
Immigration Form for Guatemalan Passport
Generally, to obtain a passport, a specific form is not required; it is enough to complete the application if you require it for the first time or for renewal purposes. The system will provide supporting documentation when scheduling the appointment.
You can travel to Guatemala without a passport
No traveler can enter Guatemala without a passport. In the case of people coming from countries classified as C, they must apply for a tourist visa.
What is the Guatemalan Passport for?
It is an official document that will allow you to travel to other countries legally and safely. The Guatemalan passport is a formal identification that will serve as a differentiating element abroad. It is important that it is valid, otherwise, it must be renewed.
Guatemala Emergency Passport
If you are living abroad and do not have a passport to travel, you have the option of requesting documentation urgently. Go to the nearest consulate with your expired passport, DPI, airline ticket and two photographs.
To demonstrate the sense of urgency, you can provide evidence that justifies the special request, for example : medical certificates, certificates signed and sealed by a company in case the reason is for work-related matters, student certificates, among others.
Attention
On the other hand, if your passport has expired and you live in Guatemala, you can request an extension of validity for an additional 18 months free of charge. The service is also available at US consulates.