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San Francisco serves Guatemalans across Northern California, Oregon, and Washington state. While the Guatemalan community in the Pacific Northwest is smaller than Southern California, it is growing, particularly in the Bay Area tech and food service industries and in Portland and Seattle’s agricultural and service sectors.
Quick summary: Downtown SF near Union Square, Monday-Friday service, MINEX appointments, serves Northern CA + OR + WA, mobile consulates to Portland/Seattle/Boise.
Contact & Location
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 870 Market Street, Suite 667, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
| Phone | (415) 788-5651 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Nearest transit | Powell Street BART/Muni (0.2 miles), Montgomery BART (0.5 miles) |
| Parking | No free parking downtown; paid garages $25-45/day |
Jurisdiction
The San Francisco consulate serves:
- Northern California — from the Bay Area north to the Oregon border, and from the coast to the Nevada line
- Oregon — all of Oregon, with the largest community in Portland
- Washington — all of Washington state, including Seattle and Tacoma
- Idaho — northern and southern Idaho (mobile consulate visits)
- Alaska — occasional mobile consulate coordination
Southern California (Santa Barbara south) uses the Los Angeles consulate.
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.
Mobile Consulate Operations
Because the Pacific Northwest Guatemalan community is distributed across a large geography, mobile consulate visits are important:
- Portland, OR — 3-4 visits per year
- Seattle / Tacoma, WA — 3-4 visits per year
- Spokane, WA — 1-2 visits per year
- Boise, ID — 1-2 visits per year
- Sacramento, CA — 2-3 visits per year
- Fresno / Central Valley, CA — 2-3 visits per year
Mobile consulates offer the same core services as the main office. Separate appointment system — watch MINEX and the consulate’s Facebook page.
Tips for Bay Area and PNW Guatemalans
- BART/Muni is easier than driving — downtown SF traffic and parking are expensive and time-consuming
- Fresno and Bakersfield are closer to LA — despite technically being in Northern California, some Central Valley residents find LA more accessible depending on their exact location
- Oregon and Washington residents: wait for mobile consulates if you cannot justify the SF trip — Portland and Seattle visits are reliable
- Silicon Valley Guatemalan community is relatively small but well-educated — networking events through Guatemalan consulate community initiatives sometimes happen in the Bay Area
Related Guides
- DPI from USA Complete Guide — Renew DPI from any US state
- Passport from USA — Passport walkthrough
- All US Guatemalan Consulates — Full directory
- Los Angeles Consulate — Southern California neighbor
- Denver Consulate — Rocky Mountain region
- Remittances — Send money home
- Returning to Guatemala — Repatriation guide
Information verified April 2026. Always confirm hours and fees with the consulate directly before visiting.
