If you have been robbed, there are a lot of things you need to think about and get in order. Here are a few helpful hints about what you need to do.
Police Report: It is very important to file a report with the local Guatemalan police concerning the incident. You will need the report later in order to get a new passport and obtain a new Guatemalan visa or exit permit. File it at the nearest police station in Guatemala or at the following address:
3er Cuerpo
Policia Nacional
29 Calle 13-36, Zona 5, San Pedrito
Guatemala City
Tel: 2362-7717
Money: The easiest way to get money from the U.S. is to use Western Union. You can ask a family member or friend to wire money from a Western Union agency in the U.S. directly to a Western Union agency in Guatemala. This is the easiest, most convenient and fastest way to get money sent to you. To get an idea of how much money to ask for, you should consider the following needs:
- Hotel: There is a list of Guatemalan hotels in the Consular Section of the Embassy.
- Food
- Transportation: May include bus/cab fare and the possible purchase of a new airline ticket.
- Passport: A new passport will cost $135 (adult), and $105 (children) plus approximately $5 for photographs.
- Airport Tax: An exit tax must be paid when departing Guatemala by air. The exit tax (currently $30) is generally included in an airline ticket price, but may be charged separately. There is an additional airport security fee (20 Quetzales, approximately $2.50) that all travelers must pay at the airport.
- Entry Stamp: In order to leave the country, you will need to get a new Guatemalan entry stamp (PDF 35 KB) placed in your new passport to replace the stamp put in your lost/stolen passport when you entered Guatemala. There is no fee for this service. Without such a stamp, Guatemalan border authorities may not allow travelers to leave Guatemala. Bring your replacement U.S. passport, and for stolen passport, a copy of the police report of the theft, to the following address:Guatemalan Immigration
Sub-Dirección de Control Migratorio
6a. Avenida 3-11, Zona 4
Tel: 2411-2411
Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-16:30
Please note that Guatemalan Immigration may have to refer you to another Immigration office. This will depend on whether your travel information has been entered into their computer.