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Guatemala visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Guatemala requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Guatemala visa?

Tourist or traveller status (Turista o viajero)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, extendable once

Apply on IGM – Subdirección de Extranjería

All visa types for Guatemala

Guatemala’s official site for the tourist visa is extranjeria.igm.gob.gt. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once.

Where citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Guatemala

Guatemala has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Guatemalan missions to Kinshasa are in Jerusalem, Israel (4,530 km from Kinshasa), Ankara, Turkey (5,235 km) and Barcelona, Spain (5,258 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of DR Congo is decided by Guatemala, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Guatemalan citizens travelling to DR Congo

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Travel advice for Guatemala

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Guatemala can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Guatemala at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Guatemala (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guatemala (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Guatemala

How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Guatemala is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of DR Congo apply

Guatemala has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Guatemala accredited to DR Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of Guatemala names the right place.

Guatemala’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Mexico, Honduras and Belize require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Guatemalan citizens travelling to DR Congo

DR Congo requires a visa from Guatemalan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Guatemala?

Guatemala requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Guatemala in DR Congo?

No. Guatemala has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Guatemalan embassy is in Jerusalem, Israel, 4,530 km from Kinshasa.

Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo requires a visa from Guatemalan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Guatemala visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Guatemala obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.