Consulate-General of Guatemala in San Francisco, California
Photo of the Guatemala consulate in San Francisco. Credit: Aquintero82 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
The Guatemala Consulate-General located in San Francisco, California serves the Guatemalan community residing in California 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: 659 A Merchant Street, San Francisco, Ca. 94111
- Phone (US): (001-415) 563-8319
- Email: [email protected]
- Official website: https://www.consulguatesfo.com
- Jurisdiction: California counties: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Kings, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba and Butte. Northern Nevada counties: Mineral, Lyon, Douglas, Carson, Storey, Washoe, Churchill, Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, Eureka, Elko, White Pine
- Head of mission: Vásquez Bran (Vicecónsul Sandra Patricia López Zeledón de)
Source: Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (data verified 2026-05-27).
Available services
As a consulate-general, this office typically offers the following services:
- Passport renewal and new issuance
- Consular ID / matrícula consular
- 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. Some consulates offer specialized services (mobile clinics, consular protection programs, legal assistance), while others operate with reduced staff. 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 “San Francisco” or “California” in the directory
- Verify office hours before your visit
- Request an appointment (most Guatemalan consulates require one)
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.)
- ☐ Recent photo (verify the exact format required)
- ☐ Payment for consular fees (accepted forms — cash, money order, etc.)
- ☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)
Related information
Last verified: 2026-05-24. 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
Related procedural information
- 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
Guatemalan community in California
An estimated 486,910 Guatemalan-origin residents live in California, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The San Francisco consulate serves this community.
Counties with the largest population
| County | Guatemalan residents |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 280,504 |
| San Bernardino County | 25,699 |
| Riverside County | 25,389 |
| Orange County | 23,032 |
| Alameda County | 20,818 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates, table B03001 (Hispanic origin by specific origin).
Frequently asked questions
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