South Africa
Guatemala
Guatemala visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Guatemala, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Guatemalan citizens travelling to South Africa
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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.
For a trip from South Africa to Guatemala, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 South African citizens can stay in Guatemala
South African citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.
Guatemala’s neighbours for South African citizens
Honduras, Belize and El Salvador admit South African citizens visa-free. Mexico requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to South Africa
Guatemalan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Guatemala, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Guatemala?
South African citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Guatemalan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Guatemala without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.