Guatemalan Consulate in Riverhead, Long Island
Address and contact details
Address
240 Old Country Rd, Suite 2E, Riverhead, NY 11901
City
Riverhead (Long Island) | State: Nueva York
Consular district
Long Island (Suffolk County and Nassau County)
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. You must come with an appointment.
Procedures available at the Guatemalan office on Long Island
- Guatemalan passport: first issue and renewal for adults and minors living on Long Island and nearby.
- DPI (Documento Personal de Identificación): processing of the Guatemalan national identity document from Suffolk and Nassau counties.
- Consular ID (TICG): consular identification accepted for many local matters in New York.
- Birth registration: registering children of Guatemalans born on Long Island with the Guatemalan Civil Registry.
- Powers of attorney and legalisations: document authentication and authority to manage assets or affairs in Guatemala.
- Consular protection: assistance for Guatemalans detained, in hospital or at risk on Long Island.
- Consular days in Brentwood and Central Islip: regular service in the main Guatemalan communities of Suffolk County.
If you live in Brentwood, Central Islip or Hempstead, check whether a consular day is coming up before travelling to Riverhead.
Consular fees and payment methods in Riverhead
Guatemalan consular fees are set by MINEX and are updated from time to time. As a guide, the most common are:
- Ordinary passport (adult): roughly $35–$40 USD; confirm the current amount before your appointment.
- 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 type and length of the document.
- 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 (631) 369-1155 before you go.
How to book an appointment at the Guatemalan consulate in Riverhead
Every procedure requires an appointment. Book it on the official MINEX portal at portal.minex.gob.gt, selecting "EE.UU. – Riverhead" and the service you need. If the online system gives you trouble, call (631) 369-1155. Demand here is high, so book at least four to six weeks ahead, especially for a passport.
The Guatemalan consular office for all of Long Island
The Consulate General of Guatemala in Riverhead is at 240 Old Country Rd, Suite 2E, in Riverhead, the seat of Suffolk County on Long Island. Being in the middle of the island lets Guatemalans in Suffolk and Nassau counties reach the consulate without travelling into New York City. The office handles passports, the DPI, civil registry work, powers of attorney, consular ID and consular protection for every Guatemalan living on Long Island, and it is one of the busiest Guatemalan consulates in the northeast.
The office covers the towns of Suffolk and Nassau —among them Brentwood, Central Islip and Hempstead— so there is no need to travel into New York City.
Consular assistant
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Frequently asked questions – Guatemalan consulate in Riverhead
Why is the Guatemalan consulate in Riverhead rather than a larger Long Island town?
Riverhead is the Suffolk County seat, and it is easier to reach for Guatemalans spread across the island than a location at its western end would be. Suffolk County also has the largest share of Long Island’s Guatemalan population, which makes Riverhead a sensible base for the district.
Does the Riverhead consulate serve Guatemalans in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens?
No. Guatemalans in the five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island) belong to the Consulate General of Guatemala in New York (57 Park Avenue). Riverhead serves Long Island residents only — Suffolk and Nassau counties.
Does the Todos Santos Cuchumatán community on Long Island keep its traditions?
Yes. The Todos Santos Cuchumatán community on Long Island is one of the closest-knit in the Guatemalan diaspora. They mark the Day of the Dead, the Day of Santiago and other traditional festivals, and keep speaking Mam at home and at community gatherings. The consulate can point you to the Guatemalan cultural associations active in the area. And if you would rather be served in Mam, see how to request it in the guide to Mayan language support.
How long does a Guatemalan passport applied for in Riverhead take?
Riverhead handles a high volume, so waits of four to ten weeks after the application is filed are common. Apply at least three months before any trip. The consulate can give you a more precise estimate at your appointment.
Does the Riverhead consulate hold consular days elsewhere on Long Island?
Yes. It runs regular sessions in Brentwood, Central Islip and other Suffolk County towns with large Guatemalan populations. Those days cover passports, consular ID and civil registry work without a trip to Riverhead. Dates are announced on the consulate’s social media and official website.
How do I get to the Riverhead consulate from Manhattan?
From Manhattan, take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Penn Station, changing at Babylon or Speonk depending on the timetable; the journey takes about two hours. You can also drive east on the Long Island Expressway (I-495), which takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. Always confirm your appointment before setting off.