Vatican CityGuatemala: Visa-free

Vatican CityGuatemala

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Guatemala?

Visa-free

No. Vatican City 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 of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Guatemala130 of 242 nationalities tracked

Other visa-free destinations for Vatican City passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Guatemala?

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

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 Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Travel guide

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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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 ≈ 7.64 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

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