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South Africa visa for Guatemalan citizens

Visa required

Guatemalan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in Guatemala

South Africa has 1 mission in Guatemala. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Guatemala City.

South Africa looks after Guatemala from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Mexico City, Mexico (1,065 km from Guatemala City) as the responsible post. Measured from Guatemala City, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Havana, Cuba (1,269 km) and Kingston, Jamaica (1,513 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Guatemala is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Guatemala

South AfricaGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala visa for citizens of South Africa

Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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.

Before travelling from Guatemala to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Guatemalan citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Guatemalan citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Guatemalan citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Guatemala, and its honorary consulate in Guatemala City normally does not issue visas. Guatemalan citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Guatemala from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Guatemalan citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Guatemalan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Guatemala

South African citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Guatemalan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Guatemala?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Guatemala, only honorary consulates in Guatemala City. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico for Guatemala.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

South African citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Guatemalan citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Guatemalan citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.