Guatemalan Consulate in Houston, Texas
Address and contact details
Address
3013 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057
City
Houston | State: Texas
Consular district
Southeast Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Phone
24h emergencies
Official website
Opening hours
IMPORTANT: the office closes at 3:00 pm. Every procedure requires an appointment.
Consular procedures and services in Houston
- Guatemalan passport: first issue and renewal for Guatemalans living in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.
- DPI (Documento Personal de Identificación): processing and guidance on the Guatemalan national identity document from Houston.
- TICG (consular ID card): consular identification accepted to open bank accounts, use health services and handle other local paperwork in Texas.
- Birth registration: registering children of Guatemalans born in Texas and the other states in the district.
- Powers of attorney: to manage property, businesses or inheritances in Guatemala from Houston.
- Consular legalisations: authentication of signatures and documents for official use in Guatemala or before US authorities.
- Sworn statements: before the consular notary, for people born outside the Guatemalan civil registry.
- Consular protection: assistance for Guatemalans who are detained or at risk in Texas and neighbouring states.
- Mobile consular days: regular service in Pasadena, Sugar Land and Katy for Guatemalans who cannot travel to the Galleria.
Getting to the Guatemalan Consulate in Houston
The consulate is at 3013 Fountain View Dr, on the Galleria corridor, west of downtown Houston. If you drive, take the I-610 (Loop) to the Westheimer Rd exit and continue south along Fountain View Dr; there is parking near the building. From Sugar Land or Katy, US-59 takes you straight to the Galleria area. By public transport, several METRO Houston routes run along Westheimer and Richmond Ave. From Pasadena or east Houston, the drive on the I-610 takes roughly 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
How to book an appointment at the Guatemalan Consulate in Houston
Every procedure requires an appointment. Book it on the official MINEX portal or by calling the consulate directly. Select "EE.UU. – Houston" in the online booking system, then the type of procedure you need. In busy periods the wait can run to several weeks, so book well ahead.
The Guatemalan consulate in the Houston Galleria area
The Consulate General of Guatemala in Houston is at 3013 Fountain View Dr, on the Galleria corridor, one of the busiest and easiest areas to reach in west Houston. From there the consulate serves a wide district covering southeast Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. The office is a short drive from the I-610 (Loop) and US-59, and there is parking nearby. For Guatemalans in north Texas, the consulate in charge is Dallas.
Consular assistant
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Frequently asked questions – Guatemalan consulate in Houston
Which US states does the Guatemalan consulate in Houston cover?
The Consulate General of Guatemala in Houston has consular jurisdiction over southeast Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. Guatemalans living in those areas should handle their paperwork at this consulate, except those in north Texas (DFW and around), who belong to the Dallas consulate.
Does the Houston consulate run mobile consular days?
Yes. The consulate runs consular days in communities across the metropolitan area and east Texas with large Guatemalan populations, such as Pasadena, Sugar Land and Katy. Dates are announced in advance on its official website and social media.
How do I apply for the Guatemalan DPI from Houston?
The Consulate General can guide you through the process of obtaining the Guatemalan DPI, although the document itself is issued by RENAP in Guatemala. Some preliminary steps can be started at the consulate, such as the sworn statement for people born outside the civil registry. Check the current procedure at portal.minex.gob.gt or call the consulate.
Can I have documents apostilled at the Houston consulate?
The consulate does not issue apostilles; that is handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guatemala. What it can do is authenticate signatures and documents through consular legalisation, a different process but a necessary one for many procedures. Check which of the two your particular case needs.
What do I do if I lose my Guatemalan passport in Houston?
Go to the consulate with a loss declaration (available on the consulate’s official website), a recent passport-format photograph, your valid DPI or Guatemalan cédula and proof of address in Texas. If you have a flight coming up, the consulate can issue you an emergency travel document.
How much does it cost to renew a Guatemalan passport in Houston?
The fee for the Guatemalan passport is set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and can change. Check the current fee on the official MINEX site before you go. Payment is usually made in cash or by money order; call the consulate to confirm which methods are accepted at the time of your appointment.