Consulate of Guatemala in Phoenix, Arizona (USA)

My name is Elías X. Luna. I am Guatemalan, I lived in Guatemala for many years, and now I live in the United States. Passports, civil registry documents, identification procedures, and consular visits are easier to handle when the current information and required documents are checked before traveling.

This page provides practical information about the Consulate General of Guatemala in Phoenix, Arizona. We are not the official website of the Government of Guatemala; this is an independent platform that uses public official sources to help the community prepare for consular procedures.

Requirements, hours, fees, service arrangements, and procedures can change because of internal updates or special service days. When information depends on current conditions, it should be confirmed through official channels.

Phoenix Consulate Information

What to Know Before Leaving

The Phoenix office has an official MINEX listing, institutional email, and local consular website. Different procedures can have different document requirements, so identify the exact service you need before preparing your paperwork.

If you live in Arizona, this office is an important consular location for the Guatemalan community. If you are uncertain which office serves your address, check the current consular jurisdiction before traveling.

Procedures the Community Asks About Most Often

Guatemalan Passport

The Phoenix office handles passport issuance, renewal, replacement, and related procedures. For adults, the main documents may include an original DPI or, when applicable, a current birth certificate showing the CUI number, proof of payment, and the previous passport for a renewal.

Requirements for minors are different. A birth certificate, identification documents for parents or legal representatives, and additional authorizations may be required depending on the family situation. Cases involving an absent parent, guardianship, or representation by another person should be checked through official channels before visiting.

Passport Printing Center in Phoenix

On August 4, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs inaugurated a Passport Printing Center (Centro de Impresión de Pasaportes, CIP) at the Consulate General of Guatemala in Phoenix. The opening made Phoenix Guatemala’s 20th Passport Printing Center in the United States.

MINEX stated that the new center is expected to serve approximately 42,200 Guatemalans and allows passports to be printed directly at the Phoenix consulate.

Local printing reduces the need to send passport information to another printing location. When the application is completed successfully and no additional review is required, the passport may be printed and delivered during the same visit.

Same-day delivery should not be treated as a guarantee for every applicant. Identity checks, incomplete documentation, pending validation, technical issues, or other circumstances may require additional processing time.

What the Phoenix Passport Printing Center Changes

• The consulate can now print passports locally.
• Passport production does not have to depend in every case on another printing location.
• A completed application without pending issues may allow printing and delivery during the same visit.
• Identification, payment, and document requirements still apply.
• Applications requiring additional review may take longer.

Civil Registry and Related Documents

Another common service involves civil registry procedures and certificates related to births, marriages, deaths, and similar matters. Required documents depend on the event, the records presented, and the country where it occurred.

If you need a special document or certification, do not assume that passport requirements apply. Bring current identification, the requested copies, and the records specifically required for the procedure.

Passport Certificates and Verifications

IGM also publishes services related to passport validity certificates, passport history, and certified copies. These procedures may be used when an authority needs proof of document information or when supporting records are required for another process.

Service With or Without an Appointment

For passport, DPI, and Guatemalan Consular Identification Card (TICG) procedures, Guatemala’s consular network in the United States currently provides service with or without an appointment. Phoenix is not one of the Atlanta or Nashville offices where a prior appointment remains temporarily required.

You may therefore visit Phoenix for these three documentation procedures without scheduling an appointment first. If you prefer scheduled service, MINEX states that appointments for people who choose that option are requested by telephone through the official office numbers. Appointments are personal, free, and non-transferable.

Mobile Consulate events require an appointment in advance. Each event has its own location, date, hours, and list of available services, so check the specific announcement before traveling.

Civil registry and other consular procedures may have separate instructions. Check the particular service before visiting.

Documents Worth Having Ready

Regardless of the procedure, bring the required originals, readable copies, and any confirmation related to the service.

• Current identification document.
• Original DPI when applicable.
• Current or expired passport for a renewal.
• Proof of payment when required.
• Birth certificate when needed for identity verification or a procedure involving a minor.
• Documents supporting a name or marital-status change when applicable.
• Appointment confirmation if you chose scheduled service.

If your case involves legal representation, minors, a lost passport, or differences between documents, check the additional requirements before traveling.

Passport Service Fees Published by IGM

For Guatemalan diplomatic or consular missions abroad, IGM publishes the following amounts for passport services:

• Guatemalan ordinary passport or renewal, valid for 5 years: US$65.00
• Guatemalan ordinary passport or renewal, valid for 10 years: US$100.00
• Replacement of Guatemalan ordinary passport: US$40.00
• Certification of validity and current status of a Guatemalan passport: US$15.00
• Validity extension by 3-year sticker: US$25.00
• Validity extension by 18-month sticker: exempt from payment, one time only

Before making a payment, confirm the amount and accepted payment method for your procedure. Do not purchase a Money Order or use another payment option until you have checked the current instructions.

Hours, Calls, and Contact Information

MINEX has published public-service hours for this office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holidays, special service days, internal changes, or other activities may affect the schedule.

If you need to call, have your full name and the information related to your procedure ready. The institutional email may also be used for questions that do not require an immediate response.

Before Your Visit

Before Going

• Confirm that the procedure is handled in Phoenix.
• Check the document requirements for the specific service.
• Bring readable copies from home.
• Verify names, dates, and document numbers.
• If you chose an appointment, confirm the scheduled visit details.

On the Day of the Procedure

• Allow reasonable time, especially if you are traveling with minors.
• Keep receipts and documents in paper and digital form when possible.
• If you are applying for a passport, ask how delivery will work once the application review has been completed.

After the Procedure

• Keep the receipt or proof of your application.
• Check your email if follow-up was requested.
• If the passport can be printed locally that day, follow the office’s delivery instructions.
• Do not assume same-day delivery is guaranteed when additional validation or another issue remains pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Make an Appointment for the Consulate of Guatemala in Phoenix?

For passport, DPI, and TICG procedures, Phoenix currently provides service with or without an appointment. If you prefer scheduled service, you may request an appointment by telephone through the official office numbers.

What Do I Need to Renew My Passport?

For an adult, the main requirements may include an original DPI or, when applicable, a current birth certificate showing the CUI number, proof of payment, and the previous passport. Lost, stolen, or unusual passport cases may require additional documentation.

Does Phoenix Have a Passport Printing Center?

Yes. On August 4, 2026, Guatemala opened its 20th U.S. Passport Printing Center at the Phoenix consulate. The center allows passports to be printed directly at the office.

Will I Receive My Passport the Same Day in Phoenix?

The new CIP allows a passport to be printed and delivered during the same visit when the application has been completed successfully. Same-day delivery is not guaranteed for every case because additional document review, pending validation, or technical issues may extend the process.

How Many People Are Expected to Benefit From the Phoenix CIP?

MINEX stated that the new passport printing capacity in Phoenix is expected to benefit approximately 42,200 Guatemalans.

Are There Saturday Consular Services in Phoenix?

MINEX publishes Saturday Consular Service schedules, and Phoenix has appeared in official programs. Dates, hours, and available services should be checked in the current schedule.

Do They Accept Walk-Ins Without an Appointment?

Yes for passport, DPI, and TICG. Phoenix is one of the offices currently providing these services with or without an appointment. Other procedures may have separate instructions.

What Should I Do if My Procedure Involves Civil Registry or a Special Document?

Requirements depend on the document, the person involved, and the event being registered or certified. Check the exact service and confirm which originals and copies are required.

Official Sources

• Consulate General of Guatemala in Phoenix, Arizona — MINEX — official address, telephone numbers, institutional email, website, and office information.
• MINEX Opens Passport Printing Center in Phoenix, Arizona — official August 4, 2026 announcement about the 20th U.S. CIP and local passport printing.
• Guatemalan Passports Abroad — IGM — passport requirements and fees for applications outside Guatemala.
• Passport Service Fees — IGM — fees for services provided through diplomatic or consular missions abroad.
• Guatemala’s Consular Network in the United States Continues Walk-In Service — official information on service with and without appointments for passport, DPI, and TICG procedures.
• Telephone Scheduling for Consular Appointments in the United States — MINEX — official appointment method for people who prefer scheduled service.
• Mobile Consulates and Saturday Consular Services — MINEX — official schedules and announcements for special service days.