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China visa for Guatemalan citizens
Entry requirement
China requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Where Guatemalan citizens apply for a visa for China
China has no embassy or consulate in Guatemala on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of China in Tegucigalpa362 km
Col. Lomas del Mayab Calle Francisco Morazan, Tegucigalpa, Distrito Central, Honduras
- Embassy of China in Managua540 km
Retonda Jean Paul Genie 900 mts al Oeste y 150 mts al Norte, 20 Avenida Suroeste, Managua
- Embassy of China in San José870 km
del cruce de Santa Marta carretera hacia el Cristo de Sabanilla 900 metros a mano derecha, Sabanilla, San José, Costa Rica
The nearest Chinese missions to Guatemala City are in Tegucigalpa, Honduras (362 km from Guatemala City), Managua, Nicaragua (540 km) and San José, Costa Rica (870 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Guatemala is decided by China, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Chinese citizens travelling to Guatemala
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Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
For a trip from Guatemala to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Guatemalan citizens can stay in China
How long Guatemalan citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Guatemalan citizens apply
China has no embassy or career consulate in Guatemala. Guatemalan citizens apply through a mission of China accredited to Guatemala from abroad; the official visa portal of China names the right place.
China’s neighbours for Guatemalan citizens
Russia admits Guatemalan citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Guatemalan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Guatemala
Chinese citizens need a visa for Guatemala, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Guatemala and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of China in Guatemala?
No. China has no embassy in Guatemala. The nearest Chinese embassy is in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 362 km from Guatemala City.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Guatemala, obtained before travel.
Can Guatemalan citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Guatemalan citizens need a visa for China 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.