Guatemalan Consulate in San Bernardino, California
Address and contact details for the Guatemalan consulate in San Bernardino
Address
532 N D Street, Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA 92401
City
San Bernardino | State: California
Opening hours
Lunes a viernes, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Phone
Emergencies
Official website
Procedures available at the Guatemalan consulate in San Bernardino
- Guatemalan passport (adult and minor): first issue, renewal and urgent processing for Guatemalans in the Inland Empire.
- DPI (Documento Personal de Identificación): application and renewal of the national identity document for adults and minors.
- TICG (Guatemalan consular ID card): consular identification accepted by many services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
- Birth registration: registering children of Guatemalans born in the Inland Empire or the Coachella Valley.
- Powers of attorney and legalisations: document authentication and authority to be represented in matters in Guatemala.
- Help with US residency paperwork: the consulate provides the Guatemalan documents (certificates, passport, powers of attorney) that USCIS may ask for.
- Consular protection: assistance for Guatemalans who are at risk, detained or facing an emergency anywhere in the district.
Every procedure requires an appointment. Call (909) 889-3281 or go to portal.minex.gob.gt to book.
Opening hours
IMPORTANT: the office closes at 3:00 pm. Always come with a confirmed appointment.
Consular fees and payment methods in San Bernardino
Guatemalan consular fees are set by MINEX and can change each year. As a guide:
- Ordinary passport (adult): roughly $35–$40 USD, subject to review by MINEX.
- Minor’s passport: the same fee as an adult’s; both parents must attend.
- Powers of attorney and legalisations: the cost varies; ask at your appointment.
- TICG: free or a minimal fee, depending on the current programme.
Always check fees at portal.minex.gob.gt or by calling (909) 889-3281 before your appointment.
The San Bernardino consular district
The Consulate General of Guatemala in San Bernardino has jurisdiction over the Inland Empire: San Bernardino and Riverside counties. That covers every city in both, including Ontario, Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Redlands, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Perris, Hemet and Palm Springs. For Guatemalans in Los Angeles County, the consulate in charge is Los Angeles. Check the MINEX portal if you are unsure about your district.
How to reach the Guatemalan consulate in San Bernardino
The consulate is at 532 N D Street, Suite 100, in central San Bernardino next to City Hall and minutes from the San Bernardino-Downtown Metrolink station. On Metrolink (San Bernardino line), get off at San Bernardino-Downtown; the consulate is about a 5-minute walk north. By car from Riverside, take I-215 North and exit at 2nd Street; from Ontario or Fontana, take I-10 East then I-215 South. Omnitrans runs several bus routes into central San Bernardino. There is street parking and public parking near 532 N D Street.
How to book an appointment at the Guatemalan consulate in San Bernardino
Every procedure requires an appointment. Go to the MINEX portal and select "EE.UU. – San Bernardino" to book. If you have a trip coming up or an urgent case, call (909) 889-3281. If you live in the Coachella Valley, check first whether San Bernardino or Los Angeles is your district.
Demand in San Bernardino is lower than in Los Angeles, so appointments usually come up sooner. If the online portal gives you trouble, call the consulate and they will help you book.
Guatemala’s office in the Inland Empire
The Consulate General of Guatemala in San Bernardino is at 532 N D Street, Suite 100, in the centre of the seat of the largest county by area in the US. It serves the Guatemalan community of the Inland Empire, the vast region east of Los Angeles made up of San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Ontario, Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Redlands, Riverside, Moreno Valley and Corona are all part of this busy logistics and industrial hub, where thousands of Guatemalans work in distribution centres, construction and services.
Having an office in San Bernardino cuts a long journey for Guatemalans in the Inland Empire, who would otherwise have to go to the Los Angeles consulate.
Consular assistant
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Frequently asked questions – Guatemalan consulate in San Bernardino
Does the San Bernardino consulate cover Riverside, Ontario and Fontana?
Yes. The Consulate General of Guatemala in San Bernardino has jurisdiction over the Inland Empire, which takes in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Ontario, Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Redlands, Riverside and Moreno Valley are all covered.
Why is there a Guatemalan consulate in San Bernardino as well as Los Angeles?
So many Guatemalans live in the Inland Empire, particularly working in logistics and warehousing (the big Amazon, UPS and FedEx distribution centres), that the region warrants its own consulate. It saves people a trip of more than 65 miles to Los Angeles.
Does the San Bernardino consulate serve the Coachella Valley?
The Coachella Valley, with its large Guatemalan farming community, may be served by either San Bernardino or Los Angeles. Check with the San Bernardino consulate to confirm whether Riverside County falls within its district when you need the service.
Can I get documents for a US residency application at the consulate?
The consulate does not process US visas or residency, which are handled by USCIS. It can, however, issue or authenticate the Guatemalan documents the process needs: birth certificates, powers of attorney, a valid passport, certificates and legalisations.
Does the San Bernardino consulate have parking?
The consulate has no parking of its own, but there is street parking and public parking a few minutes’ walk from the building on N D Street. On public transport, Omnitrans and the San Bernardino-Downtown Metrolink are your best options.