Overview
Guatemala's embassy in London operates from Westbourne Grove in Bayswater, managing one of the country's oldest diplomatic relationships — accredited since 1837, predating Guatemala's independence from the Federal Republic of Central America. The embassy covers the United Kingdom and Ireland, and also serves as Guatemala's Permanent Mission to the International Sugar Organisation and the International Maritime Organisation. The UK-Guatemala relationship encompasses trade (Guatemalan coffee and cardamom exports to British roasters and spice importers), development cooperation, and a growing British tourism interest in Guatemala's Maya archaeological heritage and adventure travel. The embassy provides consular services to Guatemalan nationals across Britain and Ireland, including the growing diaspora community, and processes UK visa applications for Guatemalan residents.
Service Area
Covers the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Also accredited as Permanent Mission to the International Sugar Organisation and International Maritime Organisation.