Health Alert: Embassy of the United States of America, Guatemala City, Guatemala (August 14, 2021) Location: Guatemala Subject: Health Alert – State of Public Calamity and New COVID-19 Restrictions (August 14, 2021) The Government of Guatemala has announced a nation-wide State of Public Calamity, in effect until September 11, 2021, due to a substantial increase in COVID-19 …
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Health Alert: Embassy of the United States of America, Guatemala City, Guatemala (January 05, 2021) Location: Guatemala Subject: New Restrictions in Entry for Travelers from Certain Countries, Updated COVID-19 Testing Requirements Event: The Guatemalan government has announced that, as of January 06, 2021, all arriving passengers who originated or transited from any airports within the United Kingdom (England, …
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September 2, 2020 Location: Guatemala, country-wide. Event: TROPICAL STORM NANA FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN: Tropical Storm Nana is expected to reach the coast of Honduras on September 2 and could strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane tonight (Wednesday) prior to reaching Belize and Guatemala on September 3. The primary concern for Guatemala is extended, heavy rainfall, which increases …
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Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in the …
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July 9, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The United States Embassy in Guatemala continues to facilitate repatriation flights to the United States during the period in which international air travel is suspended due to COVID-19. At present, United Airlines has flights scheduled through July to the George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), …
Read More» June 17, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: Update on Voting and Ballots for 2020 U.S. Elections Registering to Vote is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may receive your ballot …
Read More» June 2, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The United States Embassy in Guatemala has received reports of suspicious behavior associated with food deliveries in Guatemala City. With the increased movement restrictions and reduced operating hours of many businesses in Guatemala, people are increasingly taking advantage of the varied food delivery services in the capital. The Embassy advises …
Read More» May 30, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The Guatemala National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INVISUMEH) issued a special bulletin today informing that a level 2-E tropical depression is approaching the Pacific coast of Guatemala at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour. The tropical depression may reach the coast and interior of Guatemala over …
Read More» May 27, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The Embassy has received unconfirmed reports that a demonstration will take place in Guatemala City on May 28, beginning at El Obelisco at 11:30 a.m., then progressing to the National Palace. According to the information received, the demonstration is being organized by the group Sociedad en Accion as a protest …
Read More» May 23, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The United States Embassy in Guatemala advises U.S. citizens that United Airlines has amended its schedule of available flights from Guatemala City to Houston, Texas for the month of June. According to the amended schedule, flights will be available to depart at 12:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, on the following dates: …
Read More» May 14, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: On Thursday, May 14th, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei announced the imposition of new restrictions to movement and activities, to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. These restrictions include the following: Closure of Country Until Monday, May 18 The President announced the complete closure of Guatemala, effective immediately and lasting through …
Read More» May 12, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: On Sunday, May 10th, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei reinstated a travel ban between all departments in Guatemala, applicable to all travelers except those transporting cargo. This restriction expands from the ban that had previously been in place, which restricted travel only for the specific departments of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, and El …
Read More» May 1, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The United States Embassy in Guatemala City advises U.S. citizens that United Airlines has opened multiple flights from Guatemala City to the United States throughout the month of May, including the following flights through Friday, May 8: Sunday, May 3 – 12:00 departure (Flight 3011) from Guatemala City to Houston, …
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Press Release April 18, 2020 GUATEMALA CITY – The United States Embassy in Guatemala City is pleased to announce that regular processing of H-2 visa applications for seasonal agricultural and non-agricultural employment in the United States will resume on April 18th, 2020. Additionally, as a special provision to comply with necessary health requirements during the …
Read More» April 17, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The United States Embassy in Guatemala City advises U.S. citizens that United Airlines has opened flights from Guatemala City to the United States on the following dates: Friday, April 24 – 12:00 departure (Flight 3021) from Guatemala City to Houston, TX. Saturday April 25 – 12:00 departure (Flight 3022) from …
Read More» April 16, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The government of Guatemala has agreed to provide permission for inter-departmental travel to American citizens and legal permanent residents traveling to Guatemala City for the specific purpose of flying to the United States from La Aurora International Airport. Each traveler will need to obtain, and carry on their person while …
Read More» April 14, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The United States Embassy in Guatemala City advises U.S. citizens that United Airlines has opened flights from Guatemala City to the United States on the following dates: Friday, April 17 – 12:00 p.m. departure (Flight 3041) from Guatemala City to Houston, TX. Saturday April 18 – 12:00 p.m. departure (Flight …
Read More» April 3, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: We wish to update U.S. citizens on the status of services offered by the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Embassy, in light of recent events in Guatemala: Emergency Assistance: Embassy services available as needed. Please contact AmcitsGuatemala@state.gov and/or call +502 2326-4000. Passport and Citizenship Services: The Embassy …
Read More» April 2, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The U.S. Embassy would like to emphasize Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent message to U.S. citizens currently outside the United States: “We do not know in some countries how long the continued commercial flights in your country may continue to operate. We can’t guarantee the U.S. Government’s ability to …
Read More» March 31, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The last scheduled State Department charter flights from Guatemala City to Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) departed this morning. In the past nine days, the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has offered twelve charters and helped nearly 1,900 American citizens and legal permanent residents return home. At this time, we do not expect additional …
Read More» March 30, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: A large percentage of confirmed passengers scheduled for the March 30 State Department charters did not show up for their flights. As a result, the U.S. Embassy was able to accommodate many passengers as “stand by” additions to the manifests and we were able to fill both flights before departure. The last two State Department-coordinated flights departing …
Read More» March 28, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: A large percentage of confirmed passengers scheduled for the two March 28 State Department charters did not show up for their flights and did not contact the U.S. Embassy to cancel their request for travel assistance. This resulted in the second charter flight having to depart with space still …
Read More» March 27, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The U.S. Embassy has now individually notified all confirmed travelers for the State Department charter flights departing from Guatemala City to Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) airport on Saturday, March 28th and Monday, March 30th. These flights are now fully booked. There are two additional State Department charter flights scheduled for …
Read More» March 27, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: Recently the Guatemalan government has taken expanded measures aimed at protecting the health and safety of all persons in Guatemala, including U.S. citizens. This message explains the differences between three of the official measures the Guatemalan government has taken, and how these measures impact U.S. citizens currently in Guatemala: …
Read More» March 26, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents wishing to travel on U.S. government-coordinated charter flights from Guatemala City to the United States are reminded of the following requirement for registration and travel on State Department charter flights: When contacting the U.S. Embassy to submit traveler information, we request that each …
Read More» March 26, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has coordinated six (6) additional charter flights — operated by American Airlines — from La Aurora airport in Guatemala City to Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) airport in the United States. The first two of these flights will commence on Saturday, March 28th. Two more flights …
Read More» March 24, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala is coordinating with commercial carriers to facilitate additional commercial flights from Guatemala City to the United States (see participating airlines below). We urge U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents wishing to travel to the United States to contact these airlines directly and immediately to …
Read More» March 24, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: All U.S. government-coordinated charter flights from Guatemala City to the United States are now fully booked and the U.S. Embassy is in the process of contacting confirmed passengers for Wednesday’s flights. We are aware there are U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who still wish to depart Guatemala and …
Read More» March 24, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: As a reminder for U.S. citizens registered in the U.S. State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), your registration expires automatically based on the dates entered and you will not receive updates after that date. Update your account to show that you are still in Guatemala. Follow these instructions to keep receiving messages …
Read More» March 23, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala continues to coordinate charter flights through American Airlines from La Aurora airport in Guatemala City to the United States. We do not know when regular commercial flights will resume in Guatemala after these U.S. government-coordinated charter flights, but urge travelers to continue to check …
Read More» Is the U.S. Embassy organizing charter flights for U.S. citizens? The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has coordinated charter flights – the first two flights departing Monday, March 23 – from La Aurora airport in Guatemala City to the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. Additional flights are scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25, two each …
Read More» March 22, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: For U.S. citizens who are currently outside Guatemala City and would like to be included in charter flights organized by the Embassy: Since flights may occur on short notice, we urge travelers to begin preparations to move towards the capital, and be ready to arrive to La Aurora Airport …
Read More» March 22, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has coordinated charter flights – the first two flights departing Monday – from La Aurora airport in Guatemala City to the United States. We do not know when civilian flights will resume in Guatemala after these U.S. government-coordinated charter flights, but urge travelers to …
Read More» Guatemala March 20, 2020 Location: Guatemala Event: The U.S. Embassy is exploring all options to assist U.S. citizens in Guatemala who wish to return to the United States. This includes possible charter aircraft if commercial flights between the United States and Guatemala have not resumed. In preparation for possible flights, U.S. citizens and legal permanent …
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Read More» March 20, 2020 Exit Via Land from Guatemala The Guatemalan government is currently allowing foreign travelers to exit via land border crossing into Mexico, and Mexico is currently allowing them to enter. Some private tour operators are operating buses to these border crossings. Some foreign embassies have also arranged bus transport for their citizens …
Read More» March 19 The State Department recently issued a global travel advisory recommending that American Citizens abroad return to the United States. We are aware that Guatemala’s airport closure has made it difficult for U.S. citizens wishing to return to the United States and are exploring all possible options to assist American Citizens who wish to …
Read More» March 18, 2020 Information for U.S. Citizens in Guatemala The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. We are aware the governments of several countries have announced suspension of air travel, including Guatemala. We are considering all options to assist U.S. citizens in these countries. …
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Ambassador Arreaga participated in the launch of a database to facilitate the Immigrant Visa application process (Guatemalan citizens seeking to be residents in the U.S.), developed by the Guatemalan Public Ministry and the Consular Section of the Embassy. This database will help simplify the immigrant visa application process, allowing the Guatemalan applicant to request their …
Read More» January 11, 2019 Location: Guatemala Event: Various organizations announced today, January 11, that demonstrations and roadblocks will occur throughout Guatemala over the coming days. Expect heavy traffic and blocked roads throughout Guatemala City and in other areas in the country resulting in multiple hour delays. We do not have specific information relating to start or …
Read More» U. S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (December 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2018) Location: INGUAT (Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo) building – 7a. Ave. 1-17, Zone 4 – First Floor Event: Visit of Social Security and Federal Benefits representative Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit located in San Jose, Costa Rica, will visit Guatemala …
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As of Aug. 16, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke has terminated the Central American Minors (CAM) Parole program. For more information visit this link: https://www.uscis.gov/CAM
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