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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Does a Zimbabwean need a visa for Guatemala πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ή?

Visa required

Yes. Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean 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, Zimbabwe uses G. Mains voltage differs (Guatemala: 120 V; Zimbabwe: 220 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 Zimbabwean passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ή Guatemalan passport holders visiting Zimbabwe: Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.

The Zimbabwean passport at a glance

36visa-free
1ETA
20visa on arrival
44e-Visa
97visa required

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

Questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwe?

Guatemalan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.