Jamaica passport → Guatemala

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Visa required in advance

Jamaican passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Guatemala at a glance

Capital: Guatemala City
Currency: Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +502
Region: Central America

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Guatemala for other passports

JamaicaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Central America for Jamaican passport holders

BelizeVisa-free180 days
MexicoVisa-free180 days
PanamaVisa-free180 days
NicaraguaVisa on arrival90 days
El SalvadoreVisa
Costa RicaVisa required
HondurasVisa required

Common questions

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Jamaican passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Jamaican citizens stay in Guatemala?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Jamaican citizens get a visa on arrival in Guatemala?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Jamaican citizens visit without a visa?

84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Jamaica passport ranks #50 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.