Zambia passport → Guatemala

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Visa required in advance

Zambian 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. If you hold a US visa, Schengen visa, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.

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.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Zambian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:

US visa
Schengen visa
Canada visa or PR

Valid visa substitutes for a Guatemalan visa.

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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

ZambiaVisa 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 Zambian passport holders

BelizeVisa-free
NicaraguaVisa on arrival90 days
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
PanamaVisa required

Common questions

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Zambian 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 Zambian citizens stay in Guatemala?

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

Can Zambian citizens get a visa on arrival in Guatemala?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Guatemala easier for Zambian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Zambian citizens get visa free. Valid visa substitutes for a Guatemalan visa.

How many countries can Zambian citizens visit without a visa?

64 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Zambia passport ranks #65 of 94 (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.