The Guatemalan passport is issued by the IGM (Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion) at their passport emission centers. You need a valid DPI and an online appointment.
Quick summary: A Guatemalan passport costs $50 USD (5 years) or $85 USD (10 years). You need a valid DPI and a free online appointment at igm.gob.gt. Processing takes 2-4 weeks from your in-person visit.
Prices verified February 2026. Check our exchange rate page for today’s USD/GTQ rate.
Cost
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5 years | USD $50 |
| 10 years | USD $85 |
Payment at authorized bank branches.
Requirements
- Application form (printed and signed)
- Valid DPI in good condition (original and copy of both sides on one page)
- Previous expired passport + photocopy of personal data page (if renewal)
- Original bank payment receipt
- Printed and signed appointment confirmation
For Minors
- Recent birth certificate (from RENAP)
- Both parents must be present — or a legal representative with notarized authorization
- Both parents’ DPIs (original and copy)
Step-by-Step Process
- Schedule a free online appointment at igm.gob.gt (official portal only)
- Make the payment at an authorized bank ($50 or $85 depending on duration)
- Print and sign your appointment confirmation
- Go to the Passport Emission Center on your appointment date
- Submit your complete documentation
- Biometric data collection (photo, fingerprints) — the photo is taken on site
- Pick up your passport on the indicated date (2-4 weeks)
Passport Emission Centers
| Location | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 (Capital) | 6a. Avenida 1-27, CC Plaza Ruta, locals 1-5 | Mon-Fri 6:00-15:00 |
| Zone 9 (Capital) | 11 Calle 5-59, Plaza FPK | Mon-Fri 7:00-15:00 |
| Quetzaltenango | Avenida de las Americas, zone 3 | Mon-Fri 7:00-15:00 |
| Peten | CC Metro Plaza Mundo Maya | Mon-Fri 7:00-15:00 |
| Chiquimula | Departmental office | Mon-Fri 7:00-15:00 |
| Zacapa | Departmental office | Mon-Fri 7:00-15:00 |
IGM Phone: 2411-2411
From the US (Diaspora Info)
Guatemalans in the United States can process passports through consulates:
- Consulate processing is available in Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami, Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, and other cities
- Requirements are the same as in Guatemala: valid DPI, payment, and appointment
- Processing time at consulates: typically 4-8 weeks (longer than in-country)
- Appointments: Schedule through your local consulate’s website or by calling directly
- Cost: Same fees ($50 or $85 USD) — payment methods vary by consulate
- Mobile consulates: Some consulates offer periodic weekend passport events in cities with large Guatemalan communities
- Find your nearest consulate: minex.gob.gt/consulados
- If your DPI is expired, you’ll need to renew it first — RENAP mobile units also visit US consulates periodically
Tips
- Appointments are free and only available through the official igm.gob.gt portal — do not pay tramitadores (middlemen)
- IGM periodically holds extended-hours events with additional locations
- Check appointment availability at all locations, not just Guatemala City
- The photo is taken at the emission center — don’t bring photos
- Your DPI must be in good physical condition (not wrinkled or damaged)
- If you’re a foreigner seeking residency, see our guide on residency for foreigners