Visa Requirements
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for Afghanistan citizens travelling to Guatemala
Nationals of countries not covered by a visa-exemption agreement with Guatemala must obtain a visa from a Guatemalan consulate or embassy prior to arrival.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Guatemala does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Guatemala embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
Official Guatemala government page →
Antigua
At a glance
Key facts for Afghan citizens visiting Guatemala
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Afghan citizens enter Guatemala
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Book an appointment at a Guatemala embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
Wise
Your bank marks up every AFN you spend in Guatemala. Wise doesn't.
- No foreign transaction fees
- Free ATM withdrawals up to your limit
- Pay in local currency at the real rate
4.8 ★ App Store·4.8 ★ Google Play
Saily eSIM
Your phone plan was built for home. This one was built for Guatemala.
Instant eSIM — from $3.99
Or unlimited data across 121 countries — from $59.99/mo
- eSIM delivered in minutes
- No SIM swapping or roaming fees
- Trusted by Nord Security
4.6 ★ App Store·4.5 ★ Google Play
Exercise Caution
UK FCDO: State of Prevention Guatemalan authorities have announced that the ‘State of Siege’ ended on 16 February 2026. A ‘State of Prevention’ will be in place from 17 February 2026 for 15 days. Under this measure, the Government may deploy military support to certain services, disperse protests, restrict public or private gatherings, and impose limits on freedom of movement in specific circumstances. Follow the guidance of local authorities, remain alert to news reports, and limit late night travel whe
Updated 2026-02-17
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Apply for your Guatemala eVisa
Official eVisa application — processed in minutes with instant confirmation.
Questions
What Afghan citizens ask about entering Guatemala
Yes. Afghan citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Guatemala. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Guatemala uses GTQ. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
Full change history for this route →