Australian consular representation in Guatemala
Australian Consulate in Guatemala City
Find current contact details, location, passport assistance, appointments and consular information for the Australian Consulate in Guatemala City.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Guatemala City
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s Honorary Consulate in Guatemala.
Appointments: contact the Consulate and request an appointment before visiting. Do not rely on walk-in service.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Guatemala City?
The Australian Consulate is located in Edificio Platina in Zona 10, Guatemala City.
Before travelling: arrange your appointment first and confirm the documents required for your passport or consular matter.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Guatemala
The Australian Consulate in Guatemala City provides honorary consular representation for Australia in Guatemala.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Ms Maya Fledderjohn and provides limited consular and passport assistance to Australians in Guatemala.
Australia does not maintain a resident embassy in Guatemala. The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Guatemala and provides full Australian consular, passport and eligible notarial services.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport assistance
The Australian Consulate in Guatemala City provides limited consular assistance and can assist with certain Australian passport procedures.
Consular assistance
Australians experiencing difficulties in Guatemala can contact the Honorary Consulate for limited local consular assistance. Full consular assistance is available from the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Passport interviews
The Honorary Consulate can conduct Australian passport interviews. Complete your passport application first and contact the Consulate to arrange an appointment.
Emergency travel
The Consulate can provide a Provisional Travel Document in eligible circumstances for emergency travel to the nearest Australian embassy. It cannot issue a regular Australian passport.
Regular passports: the Honorary Consulate cannot issue Australian passports. Applications requiring a passport interview can be lodged locally, while the Australian Embassy in Mexico City provides the full passport service for the region.
Notarial services: contact the Consulate before relying on a notarial service in Guatemala. The Australian Embassy in Mexico City provides Australian notarial services and can advise where your particular document can be handled.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Department of Home Affairs and are not decided by the Honorary Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Australian Consulate in Guatemala City
The Australian Embassy responsible for the post advises clients to request an appointment in advance before visiting the Honorary Consulate.
If you require a passport interview, complete your Australian passport application first and contact the Consulate to arrange the local interview.
Passport applications: Australians in Guatemala can conduct a required passport interview at the nearest Honorary Consulate. Depending on the application, you may alternatively qualify to lodge by courier through the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Guatemala
The Australian Consulate in Guatemala City provides local honorary consular representation for Australians throughout Guatemala.
Australian Consulate in Guatemala City
The Honorary Consulate provides limited local consular assistance, can conduct passport interviews and can assist with provisional travel documents in eligible emergency circumstances.
Australian Embassy in Mexico City
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Guatemala and provides the full range of Australian consular services for Australians in the country.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Arrange an appointment, check which services are available locally and prepare your documents before travelling to the Consulate.
Request an appointment
Contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting. The Australian Embassy specifically advises clients to request an appointment in advance.
Prepare passport documents
For a passport interview, complete the appropriate Australian passport application and prepare all required photographs, identification and supporting documents before attending.
Check the service available
The Guatemala City post is an Honorary Consulate with a limited range of services. More complex passport, notarial and consular matters may need to be handled by the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Full consular assistance: the Australian Embassy in Mexico City can be contacted on +52 55 1101 2200. Its passport, consular and notarial section can be contacted on +52 55 1101 2256.
Emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Guatemala City
Does Australia have a Consulate in Guatemala?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Guatemala City.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Guatemala City?
The Consulate is located at Avenida 5 16-62, Zona 10, Edificio Platina, Office 102, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Guatemala?
The current Australian Honorary Consul in Guatemala is Ms Maya Fledderjohn.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Guatemala City?
Call +502 4210 9805 or email consuladoaustralia.guate@gmail.com.
Do I need an appointment to visit the Consulate?
Yes. The Australian Embassy advises clients to request an appointment with the Honorary Consulate in advance.
Can I have an Australian passport interview in Guatemala?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate in Guatemala City can conduct Australian passport interviews.
Can the Australian Consulate issue a regular passport?
No. The Honorary Consulate cannot issue Australian passports. The Australian Embassy in Mexico City provides the full passport service for the region.
Can the Consulate provide an emergency travel document?
The Consulate can provide a Provisional Travel Document in eligible circumstances for emergency travel to the nearest Australian embassy.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
The range of locally available notarial services should be confirmed with the Honorary Consulate before visiting. The Australian Embassy in Mexico City provides Australian notarial services.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Guatemala?
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to Guatemala and provides full consular assistance.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate or the Australian Embassy in Mexico City. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.