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Guatemala visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Guatemala, obtained before travel.

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 Lesotho apply for a visa for Guatemala

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

The nearest Guatemalan missions to Maseru are in Jerusalem, Israel (6,839 km from Maseru), Montevideo, Uruguay (7,657 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,716 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Guatemala, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Guatemalan citizens travelling to Lesotho

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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 Lesotho 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Guatemala

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

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

Guatemala’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Belize admits citizens of Lesotho visa-free. Mexico and Honduras require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Guatemalan citizens travelling to Lesotho

Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Guatemala.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Guatemala?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Guatemala, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Guatemala in Lesotho?

No. Guatemala has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Guatemalan embassy is in Jerusalem, Israel, 6,839 km from Maseru.

Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Guatemala visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho 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.