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Guatemala visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Guatemala? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Central America | Continent: North America

Guatemala flag
86Visa-free
0eVisa
0Visa on arrival
112Visa required

Guatemala entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 86 can enter Guatemala visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 112 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

86 of 198 passports can travel to Guatemala without arranging anything before departure.

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Guatemala entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Guatemala
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa required

Guatemala visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Guatemala.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa30051
Asia150036
Europe38007
North America16006
Oceania7007
South America7005

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 86
Visa required 112

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Guatemala?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 86 can enter visa-free and 112 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Guatemala without a visa?

86 passports have visa-free access to Guatemala, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Guatemala offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Guatemala. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Do North American passport holders need a visa for Guatemala?

Of 22 passports from North America, 16 can enter Guatemala visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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