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๐จ๐บ Does a Cuban need a visa for Guatemala ๐ฌ๐น?
Yes. Cuban passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guatemala before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Cuban citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Guatemala or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Guatemala: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 12 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Guatemala at a glance
Capital: Guatemala City ยท Currency: Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, Q) ยท Official languages: Spanish ยท Calling code: +502
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Cuba (A, B) works with sockets in Guatemala. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Cuba: 110 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Guatemala โ
Easier destinations near Guatemala for Cuban passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ฌ Antigua and Barbuda โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ง๐ง Barbados โ Visa-free 28 days
- ๐ฉ๐ฒ Dominica โ Visa-free 28 days
- ๐ฌ๐ฉ Grenada โ Visa-free 60 days
- ๐ฌ๐พ Guyana โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฑ๐จ Saint Lucia โ Visa-free 42 days
- ๐ป๐จ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐น๐น Trinidad and Tobago โ Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
๐ฌ๐น Guatemalan passport holders visiting Cuba: Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Cuban passport at a glance
All destinations for Cuba passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Guatemala โ
Questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Cuban passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guatemala before travelling.
Does a Guatemalan need a visa for Cuba?
Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.