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๐ฑ๐ฐ Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Guatemala ๐ฌ๐น?
Yes. Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan 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, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Sri Lanka: 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 Sri Lankan passport holders
- ๐ง๐ธ Bahamas โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ง๐ง Barbados โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ฉ๐ฒ Dominica โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ฌ๐ฉ Grenada โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ญ๐น Haiti โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ป๐จ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ป๐ช Venezuela โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฐ๐ณ Saint Kitts and Nevis โ ETA required
The other way round
๐ฌ๐น Guatemalan passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Guatemala โ
Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka?
Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.