Guatemalan Consulate in Nashville, Tennessee
Address and contact details
Address
315 Deaderick St, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37238
City
Nashville | State: Tennessee
Consular district
Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi
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 office closes at 3:00 pm.
Procedures available at the Guatemalan consulate in Nashville
- Guatemalan passport: first issue and renewal for adults and minors living in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi.
- DPI (Documento Personal de Identificación): processing and guidance on the Guatemalan identity document from Nashville.
- TICG (consular ID card): consular identification accepted for banking and other services across the district.
- Birth registration: civil registry entries for children of Guatemalans born in the states this consulate covers.
- Powers of attorney and legalisations: document authentication for matters in Guatemala.
- Consular protection: assistance for Guatemalans detained, in hospital or facing an emergency in the district.
- Consular days around the metro area: regular service in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and Gallatin.
How to book an appointment at the Guatemalan consulate in Nashville
Every procedure requires an appointment. Go to the official MINEX portal at portal.minex.gob.gt, select "EE.UU. – Nashville" and the type of service you need. If the online system gives you trouble, call the consulate directly on (615) 988-5011. At busy times of year —summer, Easter week, December— book several months ahead.
The Guatemalan consulate in the interior Southeast
The Consulate General of Guatemala in Nashville is in Suite 1200 at 315 Deaderick Street, in the heart of downtown Nashville. It serves Guatemalans living in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi, four states where the Guatemalan community has grown fast over the past fifteen years. The office is the reference point for passports, the DPI, civil registry work, legalisations and consular protection across the region.
Nashville has the fastest-growing Guatemalan community in the interior Southeast. The Nolensville Pike corridor has become the centre of Guatemalan life in the city: bakeries, Central American grocery shops, remittance agencies and traditional restaurants sit alongside businesses from other Latin American communities. Most of the community comes from departments such as Huehuetenango, San Marcos and Quetzaltenango, and works in construction, hospitality and meat processing in towns such as Murfreesboro and Smyrna.
Consular assistant
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Frequently asked questions – Guatemalan consulate in Nashville
Does the Nashville consulate cover Kentucky and Alabama?
Yes. The Consulate General of Guatemala in Nashville has jurisdiction over Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi. Guatemalans living in Louisville, Lexington, Birmingham or Jackson should use Nashville for both routine and emergency consular matters.
Does the consulate hold consular days in Murfreesboro or Clarksville?
Yes. The Nashville consulate runs sessions in metro-area cities with large Guatemalan populations, such as Murfreesboro, Smyrna and Gallatin. Dates are published on its official website and social media. Check before travelling so you can use an appointment closer to home.
How do I get to the Nashville consulate from Nolensville Pike?
The consulate is in downtown Nashville, on Deaderick Street. From Nolensville Pike you can take a WeGo Transit bus heading downtown, or drive in about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. There is paid parking around the building.
Can I register my child born in Tennessee with the Guatemalan civil registry?
Yes. You need the Tennessee birth certificate, both parents’ valid DPI or Guatemalan passports and, where applicable, the marriage certificate. The consulate makes a provisional entry which RENAP then confirms in Guatemala. Check the exact document list when you book.
Does the Nashville consulate offer support in Guatemalan Indigenous languages?
Because the Guatemalan community in Nashville includes Mam, K'iche' and Kaqchikel speakers, the consulate can arrange volunteer interpreters when asked in advance. If you need service in a particular Mayan language, say so when you book. We explain how in the guide to Mayan language support.
What do I do if I need to return to Guatemala urgently because of a death in the family?
The consulate can fast-track an emergency travel document if your passport has expired or is lost. You need proof of the urgency (a death certificate or other official document), proof of your Guatemalan identity and payment of the fees. Call the consulate’s emergency number straight away to start the process.