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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± Does a Sierra Leonean need a visa for Guatemala πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ή?

Visa required

Yes. Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Guatemala or its official government website before you travel.

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

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Guatemala uses plug types A, B, Sierra Leone uses G. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Sierra Leone: 230 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 β†’

Easier destinations near Guatemala for Sierra Leonean passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ή Guatemalan passport holders visiting Sierra Leone: Guatemalan passport holders need a visa for Sierra Leone, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sierra Leone before travelling.

The Sierra Leonean passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
18visa on arrival
36e-Visa
103visa required

All destinations for Sierra Leone passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Guatemala β†’

Questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leone?

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