Guatemalan Consulate New York 2026: Appointments, Services & Full Fee Budget

⚠️ Verify before visiting: Consulate addresses, phone numbers, and hours change. The data on this page is reference information compiled from publicly available sources. Always confirm current details directly through the MINEX official portal or by calling the consulate before traveling. MINEX is the authoritative source for all consulate contact information and appointment booking.

The Guatemalan Consulate General in New York serves one of the largest Guatemalan diaspora communities in the United States, with an estimated 150,000+ Guatemalans living in the NY-NJ-CT tri-state area. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Grand Central Terminal.

Quick summary: Midtown Manhattan location, open Monday-Friday, appointments via MINEX portal, money orders only, jurisdiction includes NY + parts of CT/NJ/PR. Most common services (passport, DPI, birth certs) take 2-8 weeks to process.

Contact & Location

Jurisdiction

The New York consulate serves the entire state of New York plus:

• Connecticut — full jurisdiction for all consular services
• New Jersey (northern) — shared with the Paterson consular services office; call to confirm if you should use NY or Paterson
• Puerto Rico — administrative matters not requiring in-person appearance
• Upstate New York — mobile consulate visits 2-4 times per year to Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany (check MINEX for schedule)

If you live in southern New Jersey, Philadelphia, or Delaware, use the Philadelphia consulate instead. Massachusetts residents use Providence, RI. Vermont and New Hampshire are served by NY through mobile operations.

Services

Passport Services (Pasaporte)

• Passport renewal — $57 standard, $125 expedited. Standard takes 6 weeks; expedited 2-3 weeks.
• New passport (first-time) — Same fees as renewal. Must provide original birth certificate and proof of Guatemalan citizenship.
• Lost/stolen passport replacement — $125, requires police report and sworn statement (acta notarial).
• Minor passport (under 18) — Both parents must appear, or provide notarized authorization from the non-present parent.

See our full Guatemala passport from USA guide for step-by-step instructions.

DPI (Documento Personal de Identificacion)

• DPI renewal — $55-$85, processing 6-8 weeks
• First-time DPI (for Guatemalans born abroad to Guatemalan parents) — requires birth certificate, parents’ documents, and in-person appearance
• Replacement of lost/damaged DPI — same fees as renewal plus police report for stolen cards
• You must appear in person for fingerprints and photo. No representatives allowed.

Birth Certificates and RENAP Matters

• Guatemalan birth certificate (for a person already registered in Guatemala) — $10-$25, 1-2 weeks
• New birth registration (for a child born in the US to Guatemalan parents) — requires both parents to appear, the child’s US birth certificate (original with apostille if required), and photo ID. This registration creates a Guatemalan birth record that the child will use for DPI and passport applications. Cost $25-$50.
• Marriage certificate — must be requested from RENAP in Guatemala; the consulate can assist with apostille and forwarding
• Death certificate — similar process; consulate assists with paperwork

Document Legalization and Apostille

• Apostille of Guatemalan documents — $15-$35 per document
• Legalization of US documents for use in Guatemala — requires the US document to first be apostilled by the relevant US state authority; the consulate then certifies the apostille. Cost $15-$50.
• Sworn translations — the consulate does NOT do translations. You must hire a Guatemalan traductor jurado separately if your document is in English and will be used in Guatemala.

Notarial Services

• Powers of attorney — $25-$75 depending on complexity. Common uses: authorizing someone in Guatemala to sell property, manage bank accounts, or represent you in legal matters. The PoA is signed in front of the consul and has the same legal force as a Guatemalan-issued notarial document.
• Sworn statements (declaraciones juradas) — $25-$50, for legal matters requiring a witnessed statement
• Authorization of consent — $25-$50, for minor children’s travel or medical decisions

Voter Registration (Empadronamiento)

Guatemalans living in the US can register to vote in Guatemalan national elections. The NY consulate handles registration year-round, with extended hours in the months before a national election. Free of charge.

Consular ID Card (Tarjeta de Identificacion Consular)

A Guatemalan-issued ID recognized by many US institutions (banks, utilities, some DMVs) for identification purposes. Cost $20-$35. Useful if you do not have a US driver’s license, state ID, or Guatemalan DPI on hand.

Appointment Process

1. Go to the MINEX citas portal: minex-gob-gt.my.site.com/pc/s/citas-consulares
2. Select “Nueva York” from the consulate list
3. Choose your service category — passport, DPI, notarial, birth certificate, etc.
4. Pick an available time slot — availability is shown 2-4 weeks ahead
5. Enter your information — name, DPI/passport number, phone, email
6. Receive confirmation email with your appointment number and what to bring

Bring to your appointment:

• Your current or expired Guatemalan document (passport, DPI, birth certificate)
• US photo ID (driver’s license, state ID)
• Money order or cashier’s check payable to “Consulado General de Guatemala en Nueva York”
• Printed appointment confirmation
• Supporting documents specific to your service (see service-specific requirements above)

Budget & Fees (2026)

Payment method: Money order or cashier’s check only. No cash, no personal checks, no credit cards as of April 2026. Money orders are available at USPS, Walmart, CVS, and most grocery stores for $1-2 fee.

Mobile Consulate Operations

The NY consulate sends mobile teams to serve Guatemalans outside Manhattan. 2026 confirmed mobile stops (check MINEX for updates):

• Long Island — quarterly visits to Hempstead and Brentwood
• Buffalo — twice-yearly visits to serve Western NY
• Rochester — twice-yearly visits
• Albany — annual visit
• Hartford, CT — monthly visits on rotating Saturdays
• Newark, NJ — in rotation with Paterson office

Mobile consulates offer the same core services (passport, DPI, birth certificates, notarial) as the main office. Appointments are separate — watch for announcements on the consulate’s Facebook page and MINEX website.

Tips From Locals

• Arrive 15-30 minutes early. Security screening takes a few minutes and you do not want to lose your slot.
• Bring everything in a folder. Do not fumble for papers at the counter. Having the right document ready saves everyone time.
• Money orders are the single most common friction point. Do not show up without one, and do not assume they will accept cash “just this once.”
• The 2nd floor can be tight during peak hours. If you have mobility issues, tell the security guard on arrival — there is an elevator and priority seating for elderly and disabled.
• Translations are not done on-site. If your document is in English and you need it in Spanish for Guatemala, find a traductor jurado before your appointment.
• Return trips may be needed. Passport and DPI both require a follow-up visit to pick up the finished document. Plan for two trips across 4-8 weeks.

Other Consulates You Might Consider

If you live in the NY area but are near a border:

• Philadelphia consulate — easier for southern NJ and Delaware residents
• Providence, RI consulate — easier for Massachusetts and eastern CT residents
• Washington, DC embassy — for complex legal matters requiring embassy-level certification

Related Guides

• DPI from USA: Complete Guide — How to renew your DPI from anywhere in the United States
• Passport from USA: Step by Step — Complete passport process for US-based Guatemalans
• Apostille from USA — Getting US documents apostilled for use in Guatemala
• All Guatemalan Consulates in the USA — Directory of all 22 locations
• Los Angeles Consulate — West Coast hub
• Houston Consulate — Texas and Gulf Coast
• Remittance Comparison — Best rates for sending money to Guatemala
• Returning to Guatemala Guide — For Guatemalans repatriating from the US

Information verified April 2026. Consulate hours, fees, and services change — always confirm with the consulate directly before your appointment.