LatviaGuatemala: Visa-free

LatviaGuatemala

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Guatemala?

Visa-free

No. Latvia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Guatemala for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: igm.gob.gt (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance10,061 km, straight line (~12h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Guatemala130 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Guatemala?

No. Latvia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Guatemala for tourism.

How far is Guatemala from Latvia?

About 10,061 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Guatemala?

Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ).

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.

How many countries can enter Guatemala without a visa?

130 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Guatemala visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Latvia

Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of 64,573 km2 (24,932 sq mi), with a population of 1.83 million. The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Riga. Latvians, who are the titular nation and comprise 65.5% of the country's population, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Latvian. Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population; 37.7% of the population speak Russian as their native tongue.

CapitalRiga

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.8M

Area64,559 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLatvian

Calling code+371

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiga (UTC+3)

Nearest airportRiga International Airport (RIX), 9 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$26,312 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.2M (2020)

Climate in Riga

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Riga, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5°C	1.5°C	30mm	80h
February	5°C	-0.2°C	50mm	139h
March	7°C	-0.6°C	46mm	239h
April	9.8°C	2°C	25mm	320h
May	13.8°C	5.3°C	42mm	390h
June	23.4°C	13.8°C	113mm	380h
July	20.6°C	12.3°C	105mm	420h
August	21.8°C	12.8°C	64mm	339h
September	19°C	11.8°C	70mm	278h
October	12.9°C	7.6°C	85mm	178h
November	7.7°C	3.7°C	41mm	89h
December	2°C	-1°C	31mm	40h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Latvia is one of the three Baltic states in Europe. The biggest travel destination in the country is the capital Riga, whose Old Town is a World Heritage Site. There are many other great places to see, both urban and rural. Latvia's unspoilt sea coast is a 500-km-long unique biome, mainly consisting of empty beaches, white soft sand, and dunes covered with pine trees. Forests cover approximately half of Latvia's territory and are home to many nature trails, nature parks and wildlife preserves. The city of Liepāja with its magnificent beach and the unique formerly secret military neighbourhood of Karosta, Kuldīga, recognised in 2023 as a UNESCO world heritage site, with Europe's widest waterfall, and Cēsis with its medieval castle ruins are just some of the various sights.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Old town of Kuldīga
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vecrīga

Upcoming public holidays

November 18, 2026Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena

December 24, 2026Ziemassvētku vakars

December 25, 2026Pirmie Ziemassvētki

Full source list on About.

About Guatemala

Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in northern Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador. It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast.

CapitalGuatemala City

RegionCentral America

Population18.7M

Area108,889 km²

CurrencyGuatemalan quetzal (1 USD ≈ 7.63 GTQ)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+502

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuatemala (UTC-6)

Nearest airportLa Aurora International Airport (GUA), 5 km

Emergency number110 / 120 / 123 / 128

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,598 (2025)

Tourist arrivals594K (2020)

Climate in Guatemala City

Warmest April, coolest December, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: February, March, April, September.

Monthly climate normals for Guatemala City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	23.6°C	12.8°C	28mm	339h
February	25.6°C	13.2°C	17mm	326h
March	26.8°C	13.5°C	11mm	363h
April	29.2°C	16.3°C	38mm	354h
May	25.9°C	16.2°C	299mm	288h
June	22.4°C	15.5°C	403mm	279h
July	23.3°C	15°C	285mm	330h
August	23.3°C	15.2°C	236mm	317h
September	23.4°C	15.2°C	235mm	305h
October	22.2°C	14.8°C	186mm	298h
November	20.6°C	14.5°C	244mm	287h
December	20.9°C	12.2°C	23mm	334h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from the extended mixing of Spanish settlers and the Maya people who are native to Central America. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites. Guatemala is very tough land, you can experience dense jungles, mountainous terrain with volcanic activity, other seismic activity, and hurricanes.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Antigua Guatemala
College of the Company of Jesus
Quiriguá
Takalik Abaj
Tikal National Park

Upcoming public holidays

October 20, 2026Revolution Day

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 24, 2026Christmas Eve

Full source list on About.