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๐ท๐ผ Does a Rwandan need a visa for Guatemala ๐ฌ๐น?
Yes. Rwandan 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 Rwandan 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, Rwanda uses C, E, G. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Rwanda: 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 Rwandan passport holders
- ๐ณ๐ฎ Nicaragua โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ธ๐ป El Salvador โ e-Visa
- ๐ง๐ธ Bahamas โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ง๐ง Barbados โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฉ๐ฒ Dominica โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ช๐จ Ecuador โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฌ๐ฉ Grenada โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ญ๐น Haiti โ Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
๐ฌ๐น Guatemalan passport holders visiting Rwanda: Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, usually at the airport or land border.
The Rwandan passport at a glance
All destinations for Rwanda passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Guatemala โ
Questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Rwandan 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 Rwanda?
Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, usually at the airport or land border.