Consulates

Latin American consulates in Texas — full directory + jurisdictions

Find Latin American consulates located in Texas: full list with city, country, address, and phone. 33 resident consular offices. Common procedures, jurisdiction notes, FAQs.

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Latin American consulates in Texas

Texas hosts 33 Latin American consular offices representing 11 countries (Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru). These consulates serve the Hispanic diaspora in Texas and, in some cases, surrounding states (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana).

Hispanic demographic context

Texas has the second-largest Hispanic population in the US (~11.5 million, ~40% of state population). Top diaspora groups: Mexican, Salvadoran, Honduran. Consular service demand is correspondingly high.

Consulates located in Texas

Argentina

Argentina Consulate-General in Houston

Colombia

Colombia Consulate-General in Houston

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Consulate-General in Houston

Ecuador

Ecuador Consulate-General in Houston

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Nicaragua Consulate-General in Houston

Peru

Common consular services

Hispanic-country consulates in the US typically offer the services below. Specifics vary by country and by consulate — confirm on the official website before scheduling:

Passport renewal and new issuance (typical fee $80-$160 USD per country)
Consular ID / matrícula consular (typical fee $25-$50; accepted by many US banks for ITIN account opening and some state DMVs for driver license without SSN)
Birth registration of US-born children (dual nationality, typical fee $10-$30)
Powers of attorney for property/business matters in the home country
Document apostille and certification (see also US apostille process)
Voting from abroad when applicable (each country sets its own rules)
Consular protection in emergencies, hospitalizations, arrests, or deaths

Privacy and confidentiality

Consulates do NOT share your data with US immigration authorities. They are diplomatic missions of your home country under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963). Your immigration status in the US does not affect your right to access consular services as a citizen of your home country.

Authoritative sources

US Department of State list of foreign consular posts: travel.state.gov
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)
Each consulate’s official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

Last verified: 2026-05-26. General procedural information for educational purposes. Consulate addresses, fees, and hours change. Verify directly with the relevant consulate before traveling. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice.

ITIN — tax filing without SSN — required to file US taxes regardless of immigration status
DMV driver’s licenses by state — license rules vary by state for non-US citizens
ITIN-friendly US bank accounts — checking accounts that open without an SSN
State immigration courts (EOIR) — find judges, Webex links, telephonic access
Find immigration attorney — pro bono lists, AILA, BIA-recognized providers

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the consulate that serves my address in Texas?

Each consulate publishes its jurisdiction (which counties or states it serves) on its official website. For a country with multiple US consulates, the one nearest to your city is usually correct — but confirm in the official directory because some consulates cover multiple states.

Do consulates share my information with US immigration (ICE, USCIS, CBP)?

No. Consulates are considered diplomatic territory of the home country, not the US. They do NOT share your information with US immigration authorities. Your home country treats you as a citizen regardless of your US immigration status. This is a fundamental principle of consular law (Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963).

What services do Latin American consulates in the US typically provide?

Common services: passport renewal and issuance; consular ID / matrícula consular (recognized by US banks and some state DMVs); birth registration of US-born children for dual nationality; powers of attorney for property/business matters in the home country; document apostille and certification; voting from abroad (when applicable); consular protection in emergencies, arrests, or hospitalizations. Specific service availability varies by consulate.

Do I need an appointment, and can I just walk in?

Most Hispanic-country consulates require online appointments via the official scheduling portal (MiConsulado for Mexico, etc.). Walk-ins are typically only accepted for emergencies (loss of passport, death of a relative, hospitalization). Appointments for passport and consular ID can fill up 2-8 weeks in advance, especially in high-demand states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

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