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๐ฒ๐ผ Does a Malawian need a visa for Guatemala ๐ฌ๐น?
Yes. Malawian 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 Malawian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Guatemala or its official government website before you travel.
โ 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, Malawi uses G. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Malawi: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Guatemala โ
Easier destinations near Guatemala for Malawian passport holders
- ๐ง๐ฟ Belize โ Visa-free
- ๐ณ๐ฎ Nicaragua โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ธ๐ป El Salvador โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ฌ๐น Guatemalan passport holders visiting Malawi: Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, usually at the airport or land border.
The Malawian passport at a glance
All destinations for Malawi passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Guatemala โ
Questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Malawian 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 Malawi?
Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, usually at the airport or land border.