Jamaica
Guatemala
Guatemala visa for Jamaican citizens
Entry requirement
Guatemala requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Guatemala visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Guatemala visa?
Tourist or traveller status (Turista o viajero)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, extendable once
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 Jamaican citizens apply for a visa for Guatemala
Guatemala has no embassy or consulate in Jamaica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 727 km
- 853 km
- Consulate General of Guatemala in Fort Lauderdale966 km
South Federal Highway 901, 33316 Fort Lauderdale
Measured from Kingston, Guatemalan embassies and consulates are closest in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (727 km), Cartagena, Colombia (853 km) and Fort Lauderdale, the United States (966 km). Guatemala sets which of its missions takes applications from Jamaica; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Jamaica
GuatemalaJamaica Visa-free, 30 days Jamaica visa for citizens of Guatemala
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.
Before travelling from Jamaica to Guatemala, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guatemala (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Jamaican citizens can stay in Guatemala
How long Jamaican citizens may stay in Guatemala is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Jamaican citizens apply
Guatemala has no embassy or career consulate in Jamaica. Jamaican citizens apply through a mission of Guatemala accredited to Jamaica from abroad; the official visa portal of Guatemala names the right place.
Guatemala’s neighbours for Jamaican citizens
Mexico and Belize admit Jamaican citizens visa-free. Honduras requires Jamaican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Jamaica
No visa is needed by Guatemalan citizens for Jamaica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Guatemala requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Guatemala in Jamaica?
No. Guatemala has no embassy in Jamaica. The nearest Guatemalan embassy is in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, 727 km from Kingston.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
No visa is needed by Guatemalan citizens for Jamaica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Jamaican citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
No; Jamaican citizens need a visa for Guatemala 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.