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🇯🇲 Does a Jamaican need a visa for Guatemala 🇬🇹?

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 · Currency: Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, Q) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +502

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Jamaica (A, B) works with sockets in Guatemala. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Jamaica: 116 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Guatemala →

Easier destinations near Guatemala for Jamaican passport holders

• 🇧🇿 Belize — Visa-free
• 🇵🇦 Panama — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇳🇮 Nicaragua — Visa on arrival
• 🇸🇻 El Salvador — e-Visa

The other way round

🇬🇹 Guatemalan passport holders visiting Jamaica: Guatemalan passport holders can visit Jamaica without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Jamaican passport at a glance

All destinations for Jamaica passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Guatemala →

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