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Houston serves the Guatemalan community across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana — a vast territory with an estimated 200,000+ Guatemalans, concentrated in the Houston metro, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Because there is no permanent consulate in Dallas, the Houston office runs heavy mobile consulate operations to serve inland Texas.
Quick summary: Galleria area of Houston, Monday-Friday service, MINEX appointments, serves 4 states, mobile consulates cover Dallas and San Antonio 6-8 times/year.
Contact & Location
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 3013 Fountain View Drive, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77057 |
| Phone | (713) 953-9531 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Nearest freeways | I-610 West, I-10, US-59 — Galleria district |
| Parking | Free onsite and surrounding business parking |
Jurisdiction
The Houston consulate serves:
- Texas — all of Texas, with mobile operations to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, McAllen
- Oklahoma — Oklahoma City, Tulsa (mobile consulate visits)
- Arkansas — Little Rock and the larger Guatemalan communities in northwest Arkansas (Springdale, Rogers)
- Louisiana — New Orleans and Baton Rouge (mobile visits); permanent service from Houston
Services and Fees (2026)
| Service | Cost (USD) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Passport renewal (standard) | $57 | 6 weeks |
| Passport renewal (expedited) | $125 | 2-3 weeks |
| DPI renewal | $55-$85 | 6-8 weeks |
| Birth certificate | $10-$25 | 1-2 weeks |
| Apostille | $15-$35 | Same day - 1 week |
| Power of attorney | $25-$75 | Same day |
| Consular ID | $20-$35 | Same day |
Money orders and cashier’s checks only. Available at USPS, Walmart, Kroger, and HEB for a small fee.
Mobile Consulate Schedule
Houston runs the most aggressive mobile consulate program in the US to serve its four-state territory. 2026 routine mobile stops (subject to change — always check MINEX):
- Dallas / Fort Worth — 6-8 visits per year, typically one Saturday per month, rotating between the Consulate Mobile del Norte de Texas venues
- San Antonio — 4-6 visits per year
- Austin — 3-4 visits per year
- El Paso — 2 visits per year
- McAllen / Rio Grande Valley — 4 visits per year
- Oklahoma City — 2-3 visits per year
- Tulsa — 1-2 visits per year
- Little Rock — 1-2 visits per year
- New Orleans — 2-3 visits per year
- Springdale, AR — 2 visits per year (large chicken processing community)
Mobile consulates offer the full range of routine services (passport, DPI, birth certificates, notarial, apostille). Appointments are separate from main-office appointments — watch MINEX and the Houston consulate’s Facebook page for announcement dates.
Tips for Houston-Area Guatemalans
- Book 2-3 weeks out for routine services. Peak seasons (summer, holidays, pre-election) run 4-6 weeks.
- Parking is free — unlike LA or NY, the Galleria location has onsite and nearby free parking.
- Mobile consulates in Dallas fill up fast. Check Facebook announcements immediately when posted. Slots are limited.
- Bring cash for the money order. USPS and Walmart are the closest places to get one if you forgot.
- Arrive early for walk-ins — walk-in service exists but can run 3-4 hours on busy days.
Related Guides
- DPI from USA Complete Guide — Complete DPI renewal process from any US state
- Passport from USA — Step-by-step passport renewal
- All US Guatemalan Consulates — Full directory
- Dallas Mobile Consulate Info — When and where mobile visits happen
- New York Consulate — East Coast hub
- Los Angeles Consulate — West Coast hub
- Remittances — Send money home from Texas
- Returning to Guatemala — Repatriation guide
Information verified April 2026. Verify current hours and fees directly with the consulate.
