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Learn How To Schedule an Appointment with Your Country’s Consulate in the U.S.

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For immigrants residing in the United States, their home country’s consulate can offer vital support. Consulates assist with legal matters, passport services, obtaining birth certificates, and handling emergencies. Their key focus is protecting citizens abroad.


This article guides you in finding and scheduling a consular appointment for six countries: Chile, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Panam, and Brazil.


  1. How do I schedule an appointment at the Chilean consulate?
  2. How do I schedule an appointment at the Bolivian consulate?
  3. How do I schedule a consular appointment at the Nicaraguan consulate?
  4. How do I schedule an appointment at the Paraguayan consulate?
  5. How do I schedule an appointment at the Panamanian consulate?
  6. How do I schedule a consular appointment at the Brazilian consulate

How do I schedule an appointment at the Chilean consulate?

To set up an appointment to renew your Chilean passport, find the nearest consular office in your city. Here are contact numbers or emails for scheduling at specific locations:

How do I schedule an appointment at the Bolivian consulate?

To obtain or renew your Bolivian passport, you must schedule a consular appointment at any of the following locations:

How do I schedule a consular appointment at the Nicaraguan consulate?

If you need to obtain or renew a Nicaraguan passport, call the nearest consulate to schedule an appointment. Once scheduled, they’ll send you a form named “Immigration Service Request” or “Passport Application Abroad” to fill out with your personal information. Here are the Nicaraguan consulate locations in the U.S. with their contact numbers:

  • Los Angeles: (213) 252-1170
  • Houston: (713) 789-2762
  • Miami: (305) 265-1934
  • San Francisco: (415) 765-6821
  • New York: (212) 986-6562
  • Charlotte: (704) 537-1230
  • Atlanta: (704) 537-1230 or (770) 319-1673
  • Philadelphia: (215) 568-1088
  • Washington D.C.: (202) 939-6570

How do I schedule an appointment at the Paraguayan consulate?

If you need to visit the Paraguayan consulate in the United States, you must request an appointment online and select the procedure you want. Here’s a list of all Paraguayan consulates in the US, along with their contact information:

  • New York: (212) 682-9440
  • Miami: (305) 374-9090
  • Los Angeles: (310) 417-9500
  • Washington D.C.: (202) 798-7200

How do I schedule an appointment at the Panamanian consulate?

The electronic passport must be renewed in person at the Consulate of Panama in Washington, D.C. If you have questions or your ID is expired, email info@embassyofpanama.org. To schedule your appointment, call (202) 483-1407 or email info@embassyofpanama.org. For other consular needs, here are other locations:

How do I schedule a consular appointment at the Brazilian consulate?

The Consulate General office in the United States is located in Washington D.C. Additionally, there are Brazilian consulates located in key cities, including:

For an in-person appointment, applicants must schedule in advance. Contact information, including email addresses or phone numbers to schedule an appointment or address any questions, can be found on the respective consulate websites.

Mitzi Colin Lopez is a Digital Ads Content Creator and Experimenter at Noticias Para Inmigrantes. Her origin as a Mexican immigrant characterizes and drives her to empower the Latinx, Hispanic and immigrant communities. She is a recent graduate of West Chester University, where she obtained her bachelor’s in Political Science and Spanish. Her passions include social justice, advocacy, hiking, traveling, and weightlifting.