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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Guatemala ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น?

Visa required

Yes. Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Guatemala or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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

You need a travel adapter: Guatemala uses plug types A, B, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Guatemala โ†’

Easier destinations near Guatemala for Ethiopian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น Guatemalan passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders โ†’ ยท Who needs a visa for Guatemala โ†’

Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia?

Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.