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🇪🇨 Does an Ecuadorean need a visa for Guatemala 🇬🇹?
Yes. Ecuadorean 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 Ecuadorean citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Guatemala or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ 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.
Where to apply in Ecuador
If you live in Ecuador, visas for Guatemala are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Guatemala in Ecuador · Avenida Naciones Unidas E2-30
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Guatemala at a glance
Capital: Guatemala City · Currency: Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, Q) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +502
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Ecuador (A, B) works with sockets in Guatemala.
More about entering Guatemala →
Your embassy in Guatemala
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Guatemala, contact the embassy of Ecuador:
- Embassy of Ecuador in Guatemala · 4ª avenida 12-60, zona 14
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Guatemala for Ecuadorean passport holders
- 🇸🇻 El Salvador — Visa-free 180 days
- 🇭🇳 Honduras — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇳🇮 Nicaragua — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇵🇦 Panama — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇬🇹 Guatemalan passport holders visiting Ecuador: Guatemalan passport holders can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Ecuadorean passport at a glance
All destinations for Ecuador passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Guatemala →
Questions
Do Ecuadorean citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Ecuadorean 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 Ecuador?
Guatemalan passport holders can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.