Government of Canada services and information in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Guatemala, in Guatemala City.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
For local adoptions, contact the Consejo Nacional de Adopciones.
Canada does not recognize adoptions from Guatemala.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizens in Guatemala and Belize
Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States
If you are not eligible to submit your proof of citizenship application online, you must complete a paper application and mail it, along with all required documents, to the following address:
Embassy of Canada / Consular Section
13 calle 8-44 zona 10
Edificio Edyma Plaza, nivel 8
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Postal Code: 01010
Telephone: +502-2363-4348
Applications must be submitted by private courier (international courier for Belize applications) or dropped at the Embassy in Guatemala (no appointment required).
It is important that once you have mailed your application, to email us at gtmla-cs@international.gc.ca providing the waybill number of the package and the name of the sender.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Apostille (replaces authentication or legalization services)
The Apostille Convention came into force in Canada on January 11, 2024. The apostille eases the use of Canadian documents abroad.
As of January 11, 2024, if you reside in Guatemala and you need the authentication or legalization of a document issued in Canada, you must apply for the apostille. See Authentication of documents for more information.
The Embassy of Canada in Guatemala will be able to deliver the apostille service for:
- Canadian civil documents (birth, marriage, death or name change certificate) issued by a provincial office of vital statistics in Canada
- Documents that would have qualified to receive the apostille from Global Affairs Canada
- See Authentication of documents to find out if your documents qualify.
Contact us with questions at gtmla-cs@international.gc.ca.
In all cases, you must include:
- Original document(s) needed for the apostille
- A payment of 50$CAD per document payable only by credit card (visa or mastercard).
- Complete and present the Credit Card Authorization form (PDF).
You can get apostille services by booking an appointment.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Upfront payment is required in credit/debit card.
Only international Visa or Mastercard credit/debit cards accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Uniting documents and sealing their fastening. The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 |
| Obtaining a copy of a document in the registers or records of the local authorities. The fee shown is per document. | 125.00 |
| Declaration of translator (preparing document, signature, uniting documents and sealing their fastening). The fee shown is per legal package. | 110.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
- Check passport and travel document processing times and service standards
- Report a lost or stolen passport
Write to gtmla-cs@international.gc.ca for additional information regarding passport services.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
| Temporary Passport - linked to a regular passport application | 110.00 |
| Pick up fee | 20.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document - Adult - ETD - one trip | 75.00 |
| Emergency Travel Document for Children - ETD - one trip | 30.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Not recognized in Guatemala.
Visa and immigration services
The Embassy of Canada to Guatemala does not provide information about immigration or visas to Canada.
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
- Date modified:
