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🇬🇹 Does a Guatemalan need a visa for Mexico 🇲🇽?
Yes. Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for Mexico, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mexico before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Guatemalan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Mexico or its official government website before you travel.
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 Guatemala
If you live in Guatemala, visas for Mexico 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 Mexico in Guatemala · 2ª. Avenida 7-57, Zona 10 · embamex.sre.gob.mx
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Mexico at a glance
Capital: Mexico City · Currency: Mexican peso (MXN, $) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +52
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Mexico: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 12 August 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Guatemala (A, B) works with sockets in Mexico. Mains voltage differs (Mexico: 127 V; Guatemala: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Mexico
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Mexico, contact the embassy of Guatemala:
- Embassy of Guatemala in Mexico · Explanada No. 1025
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Mexico for Guatemalan passport holders
- 🇦🇷 Argentina — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇸 Bahamas — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇧 Barbados — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇿 Belize — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇧🇷 Brazil — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇨🇱 Chile — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇨🇴 Colombia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇨🇷 Costa Rica — Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
🇲🇽 Mexican passport holders visiting Guatemala: Mexican passport holders can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Guatemalan passport at a glance
All destinations for Guatemala passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Mexico →
Questions
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for Mexico, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mexico before travelling.
Does a Mexican need a visa for Guatemala?
Mexican passport holders can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.