Guatemalan Consulate in Columbus, Ohio
Address and contact details
Address
175 S Third St, Suite 810, Columbus, OH 43215
City
Columbus | State: Ohio
Consular district
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Phone
24h emergencies
Official website
Opening hours
IMPORTANT: you must come with an appointment. The public counter closes at 3:00 pm.
Procedures available at the Guatemalan consulate in Columbus
- Guatemalan passport: first issue and renewal for adults and minors living in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.
- DPI (Documento Personal de Identificación): processing of the Guatemalan national identity document from Columbus and around it.
- TICG (consular ID card): consular identification useful for banking and other services across the district.
- Birth registration: registering children of Guatemalans born in the district’s states with the Guatemalan Civil Registry.
- Powers of attorney and legalisations: document authentication for dealings with institutions in Guatemala.
- Consular protection: assistance for Guatemalans detained, in hospital or facing an emergency in the district.
- Sessions in Cincinnati and Dayton: regular service for the Guatemalan communities of southern and central Ohio.
If you live in Cincinnati, Dayton or Louisville, check whether a consular day is coming up before travelling into downtown Columbus.
Consular fees and payment methods in Columbus
Guatemalan consular fees are set by MINEX and can change each year. Typical amounts, as a guide:
- Ordinary passport (adult): roughly $35–$40 USD; confirm the current fee when you book.
- Minor’s passport: the same fee as an adult’s; both parents must attend and consent.
- Powers of attorney and legalisations: the cost depends on the document; ask at your appointment.
- TICG / consular ID: free or a minimal fee, depending on the current programme.
Always check current fees at portal.minex.gob.gt or by calling (614) 463-9390 before you go.
How to book an appointment at the Guatemalan consulate in Columbus
Every consular procedure requires an appointment. Go to the official MINEX portal at portal.minex.gob.gt, select "EE.UU. – Columbus" and the service you need. If the online system gives you trouble, call (614) 463-9390. In busy periods book well ahead, especially for a passport.
The Guatemalan consulate for the heart of the Midwest
The Consulate General of Guatemala in Columbus is in Suite 810 at 175 S Third Street, in downtown Columbus, the Ohio state capital. It serves Guatemalan citizens living in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia, four states where the Guatemalan community has grown steadily in recent years. The consulate provides passports, the DPI, civil registry work, consular ID, powers of attorney and consular protection across its wide district.
Consular assistant
Is your case not covered on this page?
Ask the assistant about your procedure in Columbus: which documents they ask for, what to pay and what to do when your situation is not the usual one.
Frequently asked questions – Guatemalan consulate in Columbus
Does the Columbus consulate cover Kentucky and Indiana as well as Ohio?
Yes. The Consulate General of Guatemala in Columbus has jurisdiction over Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. Guatemalans in Louisville and Lexington (KY), Indianapolis (IN) or Charleston (WV) should use Columbus for routine and emergency consular matters.
How do I get to the Columbus consulate by public transport?
The consulate on S Third Street is in downtown Columbus. You can get there on a COTA bus from anywhere in the city. Columbus has no subway, but COTA routes cover the centre well. Coming from another city, the Greyhound/FlixBus station is fairly close to downtown and you can finish the trip on a COTA bus or by taxi.
Does the Columbus consulate hold sessions in Cincinnati or Dayton?
Yes. It runs consular days in Cincinnati and Dayton, where there are active Guatemalan communities. Those sessions cover passports, consular ID and civil registry work without a trip to Columbus. Dates are announced on the consulate’s official website and social media.
Can I apply for a first Guatemalan passport at the Columbus consulate?
Yes. For a first passport you need: a Guatemalan birth record (recently certified), your Guatemalan DPI if you have one, proof of address in Ohio or elsewhere in the district, and recent photographs meeting MINEX requirements. The consulate will confirm the exact documents and current fee when you book.
Does the Columbus consulate advise on family reunification from Guatemala?
The consulate can explain which Guatemalan documents a family reunification case may need (birth records, marriage certificates, certified powers of attorney). The visa process before USCIS, though, calls for a specialist immigration lawyer. The consulate can give you information about legal aid organisations in Ohio.