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Los Angeles hosts the largest Guatemalan consulate in the United States by service volume, reflecting the estimated 300,000+ Guatemalans living in Southern California. Expect high demand, longer appointment lead times, and larger mobile consulate operations than any other US consulate.
Quick summary: Westlake/MacArthur Park area, Monday-Friday service, MINEX appointments, money orders only, serves Southern California + Arizona + Nevada + Hawaii. Book 3-6 weeks ahead.
Contact & Location
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 1605 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90015 |
| Phone | (213) 365-9251 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Nearest Metro | Westlake/MacArthur Park (Purple Line), 0.4 miles |
| Parking | Limited street; paid lots nearby ($15-25/day) |
Jurisdiction
The LA consulate serves:
- Southern California — from Santa Barbara south through San Diego
- Arizona — shared jurisdiction with the Phoenix consulate; call to confirm
- Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, Reno) — mobile consulate visits
- Hawaii — mobile consulate visits 1-2 times per year
Northern California residents (San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento) should use the San Francisco consulate. If you live in San Diego, LA is the closest.
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 |
Payment by money order or cashier’s check only. Available at USPS, Walmart, and CVS for $1-2 fee.
Tips From the LA Community
- Book 3-6 weeks ahead. LA is the highest-volume US consulate and slots fill quickly.
- Saturday appointments occasionally offered — check MINEX and the consulate’s Facebook page a week before weekends.
- Mobile consulates visit San Bernardino, Ontario, Riverside, Palmdale, Oxnard, and sometimes San Diego. Same services, separate booking.
- Westlake parking is tight — take Metro if possible, or budget 30 minutes to find parking.
- Bring complete documents. If you forget anything, you will need a new appointment.
Related Guides
- DPI from USA Complete Guide — Renew your DPI from any US state
- Passport from USA Step by Step — Complete passport process
- All US Guatemalan Consulates — Full directory of 22 locations
- New York Consulate — East Coast equivalent
- Houston Consulate — Texas and Gulf Coast
- Remittances — Send money home efficiently
- Returning to Guatemala — For Guatemalans repatriating
Information verified April 2026. Confirm hours and fees with the consulate before your visit.
