U.S. Consulate General visits ....
| The Consulate General of the United States' U.S Citizens Services unit assists with:
The USCG does not provide Social Security assistance. If you need Social Security information or help, call: 01 800 772 6394. Consular Service Fees: The only payment method for consular services is a Banamex bank check denominated in pesos. Consulate employees cannot accept cash or credit card payments during off-site visits. Beginning with the October 19, 2016 visit, the staff of the USCG will accept only peso-denominated Banamex bank checks. It has been confirmed that the Banamex branch in Chapala can issue this type of check. It is very important that the checks be made out to “United States Disbursing Officer on Behalf” or they will not be accepted for payment. The Banamex branch is located at the following address: The fees for USCG services vary with the exchange rate for the Mexican Peso. Please note that the exchange rate is set by the Embassyand will not usually be the same rate that can be obtained at a bank or currency exchange facility. As such, please check here to confirm the current rate of exchange and pricesfor consular services. Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Mexico enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warnings (including the Travel Warning for Mexico), Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Specific Information for Mexico. For additional information, refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” on the State Department’s website. The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara is located at 175 Progreso Street, Col. Americana and is open Monday-Friday, from 0730 to 1230. The U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara’s telephone number is (01-33) 3268-2100; the fax number is (01-33) 3826-6549. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency number for the Consulate is 011 52 33 3268 2145. | Calendar of U.S Citizens Services Outreach Visits to Lakeside, 2019:
U.S Citizens Services Outreach Locations: American Legion in Chapala from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM The Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Sign-Up at LCS on the day of the visit at 10 AM on the Neil James Veranda near the Talking Books Library. All services are provided on a “first come, first serve” basis. For further information, contact acsgdl@state.gov or visit https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/guadalajara/ |