Guatemala visa requirements for Congolese citizens
Congolese citizens need a visa for Guatemala, from its embassy or consulate.
COG
Congo
GTM
Guatemala
Visa needed
Category C travellers need approval in Guatemala before getting their visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- US$25
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
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What to do
Find Guatemala's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Guatemala
Your passport and other visas decide which route you need.
Visa required For your passportCategory C visitor visaCategory C travellers need approval in Guatemala before getting their visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing
- 30 days
How to apply
- Find a registered person or group in Guatemala backing you.
- Prepare the form and required papers.
- Have your backer submit them in person in Guatemala.
- After approval, arrange your visa with the embassy.
Documents required
- Application form
- Passport valid 180 days
- Complete officially certified passport copy
- Birth certificate, if required
- Original criminal or police clearance
- Backer's registration and financial papers
- Hotel and tour details or invitation
- Two recent passport-size photos using form rules to verify
- The 30-day decision limit starts when immigration has a complete application.
- One entry or multiple entries may be approved.
Visa not requiredForeign visa exemptionCategory B travellers with certain foreign visas can visit without a Guatemalan visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your passport is Category B.
- Carry your passport and valid foreign visa.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Valid US, Canadian, Mexican, Schengen visa
- This rule does not automatically cover Category C travellers.
- Schengen is the European travel area covered by the Schengen visa.
Visa not requiredUS Green Card exemptionPeople with a valid physical US Green Card can visit without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your physical Green Card is valid.
- Carry it with your valid passport.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid passport
- Valid physical US Green Card
Visa not requiredLong-term resident exemptionSome Category B or C travellers living abroad can qualify for visa-free entry.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Gather proof of your valid right to live there.
- Show proof of 1095 continuous days living there.
- Ask the consulate to confirm your exemption before travel.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid residence papers
- Proof of 1095 continuous days
Visa requiredCategory C embassy routeCertain foreign visas let Category C travellers apply directly through a Guatemalan consulate.
How to apply
- Show your valid foreign visa to the Guatemalan consulate.
- Apply using the rules it confirms.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid US, Canadian, Mexican, Schengen visa
- Papers requested by the consulate
- You still need a Guatemalan visa before travel.
Sources (14)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign ministry: visa classifications for foreign nationals
- Guatemalan Institute of Migration: entry requirements
- Immigration: visas, extensions and pending-residence return visas
- Guatemalan Visa Regulations, Agreement IGM-015-2025
- 2026 Category C tourist or traveller application
- 2026 paid consultation or advisory visa application
- 2026 conferences, seminars and workshops visa application
- Immigration: temporary residence routes
- Official consular visa application, including transit
- Guatemalan Embassy in the United States: Tourist Visa
- Guatemalan Embassy in India: Category B visas
- Guatemalan Embassy in India: Category C visas
- Guatemalan Embassy in Spain: visas
- Foreign ministry: Guatemalan Embassy in the United Kingdom directory entry; no visa procedure established from this entry
Coming from Congo
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyGTQ Q
- Time−7h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency110 police122 CBV (national) 123 CBM (municipal local only) 1554 ASOBOMBD (municipalities associations, national) ambulance
Planning your Guatemala trip
- TikalWell-preserved Maya ruins surrounded by dense jungle and howler monkeys.
- El MiradorA major Maya site described as a possible cradle of Maya civilisation.
- Antigua GuatemalaA historic town surrounded by volcanoes and a common base for travellers.
- Lake AtitlánA lake ringed by volcanoes, with Maya villages along its shores.
Scams to watch for in Guatemala
- Phone theftThieves steal phones. Phone theft is described as the country's most common crime. Showing phones, cameras or laptops can also draw attention to your other valuables.
- Armed robberyRobbers threaten people and demand their belongings. Some robbers may be off-duty police officers. Hikers have also been robbed, and some have been kidnapped on Volcán de Agua.
- Robbery and extortion on public busesGangs target public buses. Passengers and drivers face armed robbery, and the old red city buses are also associated with extortion.
About Guatemala
Guatemala is a Central American republic between Mexico and Honduras, with two coastlines.
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Money
- Guatemalan quetzal (Q)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-06:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +502
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Questions
Do congolese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Congolese citizens need a visa for Guatemala, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Guatemala visa?
At Guatemala's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Guatemala if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia and Gulf (GCC), the rule becomes "no visa needed" for up to 90 days.
Do guatemalan citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Guatemalan citizens need a visa for the Congo, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Guatemala?
Madagascar, São Tomé and Príncipe and South Africa can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Guatemala are easier for congolese citizens?
Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bolivia, and 3 more let congolese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Guatemala?
Find Guatemala's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Guatemala?
Guatemalan quetzal (Q). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Guatemala?
Spanish.
How strong is the Congo passport?
It ranks #85 and reaches 46 destinations without applying ahead.
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