US visa wait times in Guatemala
Guatemala has exactly one US post that issues visas: the embassy in Guatemala City. Every visitor, student, and work visa interview for the whole country happens there — there is no consulate in Quetzaltenango, Antigua, or anywhere else to fall back on when the queue grows.
That makes the numbers below matter more than they would in a multi-post country like Mexico: when Guatemala City’s visitor-visa line stretches, your realistic options are the expedited-appointment request or waiting it out.
Current wait times at Embassy Guatemala City
| U.S. post | Visitor B1/B2 — interview wait | B1/B2 — next appointment | Students (F, M, J) | Work petition (H, L, O, P, Q) | Crew / transit (C, D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 3 Months | < 0.5 Month | < 0.5 Month | < 0.5 Month | Not available |
Source: U.S. State Department Global Visa Wait Times (source last updated 2026-06-18; retrieved 2026-07-13). Waits are estimates and change without notice — verify at travel.state.gov.
The two B1/B2 columns measure different things: the interview wait is what recent applicants actually experienced; the next-appointment figure is the first open slot in the calendar today. “Not available” means the post is not offering that category right now.
If the wait does not work for your situation
- Documented emergencies (medical care, a death in the family, urgent business) can justify an expedited appointment — request it inside the scheduling system after paying the fee, with evidence attached.
- Renewing a visa? Check whether the questionnaire routes you to the interview waiver track before assuming you need to join the interview line.
- Third-country applications are allowed at some posts but are rarely worth it from Guatemala once travel costs and the unfamiliar-applicant scrutiny are counted.
Related information
- Guatemalan consulates in the US — procedures in the other direction
- Form I-129F K-1 fiancé visa
- Paths to legal status
- Wait times in other countries
Last verified: 2026-06-11.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.