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Consulate-General of Guatemala in Providence, Rhode Island

Guatemalan consulate-general in Providence: passport, TICG and civil registry for Guatemalans across Rhode Island and the rest of New England.

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Consulate-General of Guatemala in Providence, Rhode Island

The Guatemala Consulate-General located in Providence, Rhode Island serves the Guatemalan community residing in Rhode Island and, in some cases, neighboring states. For the exact jurisdiction (which counties or states this particular consulate serves), consult the official directory.

Verified contact information

Sourced from the Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://www.minex.gob.gt/din/44-consulados-de-guatemala), last verified 2026-05-27. Always verify directly with the consulate before traveling — addresses and hours change.

Address: 555 Valley Street, Edificio 61-321 Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Phone (US): (401) 270-6345
Email: consprovidence@minex.gob.gt
Official website: https://consrhodeisland.minex.gob.gt
Jurisdiction: All of Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.
Head of mission: Claudia Noemí Gatica Santos de Moreno (Cónsul General Silvia Teresa Cruz Ordoñez de)

Source: Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (data verified 2026-05-27).

Available services

General list of consular services (confirm with this office which ones it provides):

Passport renewal and new issuance
Consular ID (Tarjeta de Identificación Consular Guatemalteca, TICG)
Birth registration (children born in the US)
Notarizations and powers of attorney
Birth, marriage, death certificates (transcription)
Voting from abroad (where applicable)
Consular protection in legal or emergency cases
Assistance in cases of immigration detention

Important: Exact service availability may vary by consulate. Always confirm in advance.

How to verify current address, phone, and hours

Consulates occasionally relocate or adjust hours. For current, official information:

Visit the Directorio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala
Search for “Providence” or “Rhode Island” in the directory
Verify office hours before your visit
Check with the consulate whether your procedure needs an appointment

Before your appointment — checklist

☐ Valid identification (Guatemala or US)
☐ Proof of US residency (recent dated)
☐ Supporting documents for the specific procedure (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
☐ Payment for consular fees (accepted forms — cash, money order, etc.)
☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

The most common services at this consulate (full step-by-step guides):

Last verified: 2026-09-10. General information — not legal advice. Always verify current details with the consular office before your visit.

Sources: Directorio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala

ITIN — tax filing without SSN — for people with a US filing or reporting obligation who aren’t eligible for an SSN
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

Guatemalan community in Rhode Island

An estimated 33,827 Guatemalan-origin residents live in Rhode Island, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). The Providence consulate serves this community.

Of these, an estimated 19,934 were born in Guatemala itself (the foreign-born count), per the ACS 2024 place-of-birth data (table B05006). The remainder are U.S.-born residents of Guatemalan descent.

Counties with the largest population

County	Guatemalan residents
Providence County	32,191
Kent County	992
Newport County	374
Washington County	245
Bristol County	25

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates, tables B03001 (Hispanic origin by specific origin) and B05006 (place of birth for the foreign-born).

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment to visit the Guatemala Consulate-General in Providence?

Check with this consulate whether your procedure needs an appointment. Schedule through your consulate’s official appointment system — check your consulate’s page for the booking link.

What documents do I need for consular services in Providence?

Depends on the service. Passport (IGM list for applicants abroad): original DPI, or a current birth certificate if you have no DPI, the payment receipt and, to renew, the previous passport. DPI: RENAP asks for the payment receipt (US$15.00, paid at the consulate). Birth certificate: RENAP lists only the payment (US$6.00, paid at the consulate). Confirm the list with the consulate before your appointment.

Does the Guatemala consulate in Providence report to US immigration if I'm undocumented?

Serving you is the consulate’s job, and your country treats you as its citizen regardless of your US immigration status. Consulates are not part of US immigration enforcement; we found no official source on whether or how a consulate shares its users’ records with US agencies, so we make no claim either way. Two precise points, though: consular premises are NOT foreign territory — they remain US soil with treaty protections (under the Vienna Convention, US authorities may not enter the consular working areas without the consulate’s consent). Bring only the documents the procedure requires.

How much does a passport or consular ID cost at the Guatemala consulate in Providence?

Fees vary by country and service. Passport: $65 (5-year) or $100 (10-year) — details in our Guatemala passport guide. TICG: confirm the current fee with the consulate. Check current fees on the consulate’s official site.

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Consulate-General of Guatemala in Providence, Rhode Island

Consulate-General of Guatemala in Providence, Rhode Island

Verified contact information

Available services

How to verify current address, phone, and hours

Before your appointment — checklist

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

Related information

Related procedural information

Guatemalan community in Rhode Island

Counties with the largest population

Frequently asked questions

Related resources

Other Hispanic-country consulates

Consular procedures

Related procedures

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