⚡ DIRECT ACCESS TO MINEX
Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Guatemala
Which one to use?
- MINEX Portal — institutional, news, consular directories, transparency
- Apostille — certify Guatemalan documents for use abroad (Q75 + Q10 stamps = Q85, 24-72h)
- Consulate Appointment — book trámite at any Guatemala consulate worldwide (free)
- Nationalities — apply for nationality for children, recover it, renounce it, naturalize
📞 Tel: 2410-0000 · 📞 Diaspora hotline: 1538 · 📍 2 Avenida 4-17 Zona 10, Guatemala City · 🆔 Verified: May 2026
MINEX (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is the chancellery of Guatemala — administers passports, certifies documents for international use (apostille), runs the consular network worldwide, grants Guatemalan nationality, and handles all diplomatic trámites. For the 3 million Guatemalans living in the USA, MINEX is the closest state institution.
Quick rule: Living in the USA and need something from Guatemala? → 90% of the time it starts at your Guatemala consulate. Appointment at citaconsularguatemala.com. Living in Guatemala and need to certify a document for use abroad? → MINEX Apostille. US-born child of Guatemalan parents? → Register them as Guatemalan.
MINEX sub-portals
| Portal | Purpose |
|---|---|
| minex.gob.gt | Institutional site — news, press room, directories, transparency |
| Apostille and Legalization | Certify Guatemalan documents for use in other countries (Hague Convention) |
| Consulate Appointment | Schedule appointment at any Guatemala consulate worldwide |
| PC System — Nationalities | Nationality trámites: children, recovery, renunciation, naturalization |
| PC System — NGOs | NGO registration, update, annual report |
| Consulates Directory | Complete list of Guatemala consulates abroad |
| Embassies Directory | Guatemalan embassies worldwide |
| Mobile Consulates + Consular Saturdays | Service in cities without permanent consulates |
| Passport Printing Centers | Where passports are printed in Guatemala |
| MINEX Open Data | Public data in open format |
| Transparency | Institutional transparency portal |
| OPAC Library | Searchable diplomatic library |
Most-searched MINEX trámites
For diaspora (Guatemalans in the USA and worldwide)
| Trámite | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Online Consulate Appointment | Free | Appointment 1-3 weeks ahead |
| Guatemalan Passport | Q1,200 | 5-15 days in Guatemala / 4-8 weeks at US consulate |
| Nationality for Children of Guatemalans | Free | 3-6 months |
| Recover Guatemalan Nationality | Free | 3-6 months |
| Renounce Guatemalan Nationality | Free | 3-6 months |
| Consular Registration | Free | Immediate |
| Consular Identification Card | Q150 | 1-3 days |
For document use abroad
| Trámite | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| MINEX Apostille | Q75 (Q85 with stamps) | 24-72 hours |
| Document Legalization | Variable | 3-7 days |
For international legal trámites
| Trámite | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| International Special Power of Attorney | Variable + apostille | 3-7 days |
| International General Power of Attorney | Variable + apostille | 3-7 days |
For regional and special nationalities
| Trámite | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality for Central Americans and Belizeans | Free | 3-6 months |
For organizations
| Trámite | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| MINEX NGO Registration | Free | 48 hours |
US Consular Network — 26 Consulates
| East Coast | Center / South | West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Houston | Los Angeles |
| Riverhead (NY) | Dallas | San Bernardino |
| Providence (RI) | McAllen (TX) | San Francisco |
| Philadelphia | Del Rio (TX) | Las Vegas |
| Maryland (DC area) | Chicago | Phoenix |
| Raleigh (NC) | Columbus (OH) | Tucson |
| Atlanta | Nashville (TN) | Seattle |
| Miami | Oklahoma City | |
| Lake Worth (FL) | Omaha (NE) | |
| Denver |
Plus Mobile Consulates and Consular Saturdays that travel to cities without permanent consulates (Boston, Newark, and Oakland are covered by Providence, New York, and San Francisco respectively).
Which one is yours? Search your consulate by state at Guatemala Consulates in the USA or in the official MINEX directory.
Active MINEX programs
| Program | Audience |
|---|---|
| Plan Retorno al Hogar | Guatemalans returning voluntarily from the USA — logistical support and reintegration |
| Migrant Coverage | Legal and consular advice for migrants in transit |
| Migrant Vote (TSE coordination) | Voter registration from abroad — vote in presidential elections |
| Guatemalan-Origin Adoptees | Identity recovery for internationally adopted persons |
| Belize Differendum (ICJ) | Case before the International Court of Justice on Guatemala-Belize boundaries |
| Mesoamerica Plan | Central American regional cooperation |
| Diplomatic Academy | Training of Guatemalan diplomats |
Before any consular trámite — checklist
| Have ready | Why |
|---|---|
| Valid DPI or passport | Primary identification |
| Confirmed appointment at citaconsularguatemala.com | No appointment, no service |
| Original documents + copies | Consulate provides certified copies |
| Payment in USD (in the USA) | Consular fees charged in USD locally |
| Proof of US address | For consular registration and ID card |
| US birth certificate apostilled | If registering child born in USA |
Children born in the USA to Guatemalan parents
Guatemalan Constitution Art. 144: nationality by jus sanguinis — it suffices that ONE parent is Guatemalan at time of birth.
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. US Birth Certificate | Obtain from state where born (vital records department) |
| 2. US Apostille | Apostille the certificate at the Secretary of State of the issuing state |
| 3. Consular Appointment | Schedule at citaconsularguatemala.com → “Foreign birth registration” |
| 4. Consulate Visit | Bring apostilled certificate, Guatemalan parent’s DPI/passport, marriage certificate (if applicable) |
| 5. RENAP Registration | Consulate processes registration with RENAP in Guatemala |
| 6. Wait 3-6 months | Receive Guatemalan CUI/DPI for your child |
From there, your child can get a Guatemalan passport like any Guatemalan.
Documents typically apostilled
| Document | What it’s used for in the USA |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Apply for US passport, residency, citizenship |
| Marriage certificate | Immigration trámites, SSI benefits |
| Criminal records | USCIS, federal jobs, immigration |
| University degree | Validation, professional employment |
| Notarial power | Legal representation, property transactions |
| Death certificate | Successions, SSI survivor benefits |
| Divorce judgment | Immigration trámites, second marriage |
Apostille cost: Q75 each (Q85 with fiscal stamps). Time: 24-72 hours online.
MINEX contact
| Channel | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main phone | 2410-0000 |
| Diaspora hotline | 1538 |
| Headquarters address | 2 Avenida 4-17 Zona 10, Guatemala City (postal 01010) |
| Public Information Request | minex.gob.gt/contacto |
| @MinexGt | |
| @minexgt | |
| X / Twitter | @MinexGt |
| YouTube | @MinexGuatemala |
| TikTok | @minexgt |
More Guatemala state resources
- Guatemala Consulates (35 cities) — complete directory and city-specific trámites
- Guatemalan Passport — complete guide
- MINEX Apostille — certify for international use
- MINGOB Guatemala — ordinary naturalization (not the Central American — that goes through MINEX)
- SAT Guatemala — NIT (prior step for businesses, NGOs)
- IGSS Guatemala — social security (coverage for returning Guatemalans)
- Trámites Guatemala — full directory