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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Does a Gambian need a visa for Guatemala ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น?

Visa required

Yes. Gambian 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 Gambian 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, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; the Gambia: 230 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 Gambian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น Guatemalan passport holders visiting the Gambia: Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.

The Gambian passport at a glance

44visa-free
2ETA
21visa on arrival
19e-Visa
112visa required

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

Questions

Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Gambian 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 the Gambia?

Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.