Suriname
Guatemala
Guatemala visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Guatemala requires Surinamese 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 Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for Guatemala
Guatemala has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Guatemala in Port of Spain884 km
Windsurf Road West, Westmoorings by the Sea
- Embassy of Guatemala in Bogotá2,095 km
Calle 86A 13-42, Bogotá
- 2,127 km
The nearest Guatemalan missions to Paramaribo are in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (884 km from Paramaribo), Bogotá, Colombia (2,095 km) and Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (2,127 km). Guatemala sets which of its missions takes applications from Suriname; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Suriname
GuatemalaSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname 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.
Surinamese citizens 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 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guatemala (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Guatemala
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Guatemala is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Guatemala has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Guatemala accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of Guatemala names the right place.
Guatemala’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
Belize admits Surinamese citizens visa-free. Mexico and Honduras require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Suriname
Before flying to Suriname, Guatemalan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Guatemala requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Guatemala in Suriname?
No. Guatemala has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest Guatemalan embassy is in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 884 km from Paramaribo.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, Guatemalan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
No; Surinamese 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.