{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","alternate_language":[{"language":"es","url":"https://migrantusa.com/es/tiempos-espera-visa-us/guatemala/"}],"as_of":"2026-06-11","attribution":"MigrantUSA Editorial. US visa wait times in Guatemala — Embassy Guatemala City (live State Dept data). https://migrantusa.com/us-visa-wait-times/guatemala/","country":"Guatemala","dataset":{"data_updated":"2026-08-20","download_url":"https://migrantusa.com/data/datasets/visa_wait_times.json","key":"visa_wait_times","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","name":"US visa interview wait times in Latin America (22 posts, 12 countries)","source_url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html"},"dateModified":"2026-06-11","description":"Live US visa appointment wait times at the embassy in Guatemala City, the only US post issuing visas in the country. B1/B2, student, and work visas.","disclaimer":"General information, not legal advice. MigrantUSA is an independent publisher and is not a law firm. Always verify current details directly with the relevant agency before acting.","faqs":[{"answer":"No — the embassy in Guatemala City is the only US post in the country that issues visas, so there is no in-country alternative to shop around. Applying in a third country is technically possible at posts that accept third-country nationals, but appointment systems, travel cost, and the extra scrutiny usually make Guatemala City the practical choice.","question":"Is there any other US consulate in Guatemala if the embassy’s wait is long?"},{"answer":"You can request an expedited appointment through the official scheduling system after paying the visa fee. The consular section grants these at its discretion for documented emergencies — medical treatment, a funeral, or urgent business — not for vacations or events booked before the visa was approved.","question":"I have urgent travel. Can I get an earlier appointment in Guatemala City?"},{"answer":"Often not. Some renewals qualify for an interview waiver (the ‘dropbox’ process), which skips the interview queue entirely. The scheduling system determines eligibility when you answer its questionnaire — the criteria have changed several times since 2024, so answer the questions rather than assuming either way.","question":"Do renewals wait as long as first-time applicants?"}],"generated":"2026-06-11","isBasedOn":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html","language":"en","license":"https://migrantusa.com/terms/","name":"US visa wait times in Guatemala — Embassy Guatemala City (live State Dept data)","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MigrantUSA","url":"https://migrantusa.com/"},"source_urls":["https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html"],"type":"visa-wait-country","url":"https://migrantusa.com/us-visa-wait-times/guatemala/"}