Phone Number: |
(502) 2326-4000 |
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E-Mail: |
USvisasGuatemala@state.gov
GUATEMALAIV@@state.gov |
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Address: |
Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América
Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10
Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala |
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Working Hours: |
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
They do not give appointments of Friday. |
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Best Contact Method: |
Through email, they do not take phone calls anymore, relating to non-immigrant or immigrant visas. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
1.5 months |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
There is no package 3 |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
- Appointment letter (You must bring the original letter to the Medical Exam and for the Interview too)
- Passport (it has to be good for more than 6 months)
- Police Records (only good for 6 months after the date they were issued)
- Criminal Records (only good for 6 months after the date they were issued)
- DS-156 Form (2 forms that need to be filled out online)
- DS-157 Form (2 forms that need to be filled out online) FOR MEN OVER 14 YEARS ONLY.
- Supplement to OF-156 (they send this to you with Packet 4)
- Birth Certificate (Original)
- Certificate of the Divorce Decree or Death Decree (in case any of you were married before)
- Medical Exam report (Cost: $100 + vaccines, they give you a list of Doctors)
- Evidence of financial support:
a. I-134 Form signed by USC Fiance and notarized.
b. 1040 y W-2 Forms (Copies of taxes paid by USCIS for the last 2 years)
* Minimum income: $17,113 yearly and if he/she has dependants he/she needs $4,350 for each.
- 2 recent passport photographs must be glued to DS-156 form
- FEE: $131 (Paid at Banco Uno, you must bring your passport to the Bank so they issue the receipt with your exact name).
* The packages does not ask to bring proof of on going relationship, but its good to bring it. |
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Forms to Consulate? |
Results of the Medical Exam (sealed envelope) for the interview. There is no need to bring the X-rays. It does help to bring a copy of everything the sponsor sent...just in case. When I was there it seemed some papers were missing and the people being interviewed did not have them with them. It's much better to bring everything. Including pictures, phone bills, etc. |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
No |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
You must go back to the Embassy the next day at 3:00 pm. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
The cost of the Exam is $100. If the alien fiance needs other vaccinations he/she must pay for them. and for k-2 visa holders $85.(fiance childs)
Must go alone to the medical exam (except for minors and seniors).
Need 3 cedula OR passport size photos (black & white or color) for the medical exam. |
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List of doctors? |
Pediatría
DR. SIDNEY HAGEN, DR. EDWIN ASTURIAS,
DR. THOMAS BUNGE y DR. JORGE MARIO FIGUEROA
Edificio Géminis 10
12 Calle 1-25, Zona 10, Torre Norte Oficina 402
PBX: 2335-3431 Fax: 2335-3565
HORARIO: 8:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. y 3:00 a 7:00 p.m.
Medicina Interna
DRA. IRIS CAZALI
4 Ave. 3-04, Zona 10
Tel.: 2334-1743, Fax 2332-8061
HORARIO: 3:00 a 6:00 p.m.
(Excepto jueves)
Pediatría
DR. ROBERTO EDUARDO RIVERA M.
DR. FRANCISCO A. BALSELLS C.
2 Calle 25-19, Zona 15; V.H. I
Edificio Multimédica, 14 Nivel, Of. 1405
Tel: 2385-7815/18, Fax: 2385-7819
HORARIO: 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
(Excepto miércoles por la tarde)
Avenida Reforma 7-62, Zona 9
Edificio Aristos Reforma, Nivel 8, #811
Tel: 2362-9401 y 02
HORARIO: 8:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m.
(Excepto miércoles de 8:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m.) |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
2.5 hours on the interview date and 1 hour the next day to pick up the visa.
I waited 4 hours. If you are going by car bring at least 100 quetzales for the parking lot. |
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Vaccination requirements? |
None |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
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Additional Info? |
Do not enter, I pods, mobile phones, remote control for the car, and anything containing metal. Be prepared security people are very rude. |
