๐ฌ๐นVisa requirements for Guatemala
Who can enter Guatemala, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 130 countries can enter Guatemala without a visa in advance. All 130 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 130 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 112 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
130 nationalities
ร
land Islands
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla3 months
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda3 months
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory3 months
British Virgin Islands3 months
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands3 months
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands3 months
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Germany
Gibraltar3 months
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guernsey3 months
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man3 months
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey3 months
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Montserrat3 months
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Pitcairn Islands3 months
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena3 months
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tokelau
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands3 months
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom3 months
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
112 nationalities
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Cรดte dโIvoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macau
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Samoa
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Guatemala
Guatemala has 5 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Antigua Guatemala
- College of the Company of Jesus
- Quiriguรก
- Takalik Abaj
- Tikal National Park
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Guatemala?
It depends on your passport. 130 nationalities can enter Guatemala without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Guatemala?
February, March, April, September, based on Guatemala City's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Guatemala?
Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ). 1 USD is approximately 7.63 GTQ.
What side of the road does Guatemala drive on?
Guatemala drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Guatemala have?
5: Antigua Guatemala, College of the Company of Jesus, Quiriguรก, Takalik Abaj, Tikal National Park.
What is the emergency number in Guatemala?
110 / 120 / 123 / 128.
What time zone is Guatemala in?
Guatemala (UTC-6).
What is the nearest airport to Guatemala City?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 5 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.