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Visa Requirements for Guatemala

How your nationality is classified for entry into Guatemala, and what to confirm before you book.

Last updated: July 2026

01 Entry categories

Entry requirements for Guatemala depend on the nationality of the passport you travel on. The Guatemalan Migration Institute (Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración) sorts countries into three categories.

No visa required to enter Guatemala

Holders of these passports enter without a prior visa.

Examples United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic

Consular visa required

Exempt if you hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, Mexico or the Schengen area.

Examples Bolivia, Belarus, Bhutan, Benin, Azerbaijan

Consulted visa required

The visa is issued with prior authorisation from the Guatemalan Migration Institute, so it is worth starting the process well in advance.

Examples Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Bangladesh, China, North Korea, Cuba, Congo, Eritrea

02 Traveller documentation

Before travelling, make sure you have:

  • A passport valid for your whole stay.
  • The visa corresponding to your category, where one applies.
  • Any additional document requested by the airline or the immigration authority.

Carrying the required documentation is the customer’s responsibility, per the “Customer responsibilities” section of our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

03 Official information

This page is an informational guide. Immigration requirements can change without notice, and the final decision on entry always rests with the Guatemalan immigration authority.

The official sources are the Guatemalan Migration Institute and Guatemala’s consulates abroad.

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