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Guatemala passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Guatemala passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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79Visa-free
45eVisa
33Visa on arrival
41Visa required

Guatemala passport at a glance

With a Guatemala passport you can enter 79 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 112 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 45 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 41 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Guatemala

Do Guatemala passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Guatemala passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Guatemala passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1162116
Asia1211199
Europe41013
North America15124
Oceania2426
South America8103

Longest visa-free stays

Where Guatemala passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 79
eVisa 45
Visa on arrival 33
Visa required 41

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Guatemala passport holders visit without a visa?

Guatemala passport holders can visit 79 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Brazil and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 112 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Guatemala passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Guatemala passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Guatemala passport holders travel with an eVisa?

45 destinations let Guatemala passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Morocco, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Guatemala passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Guatemala passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Guatemala passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Guatemala passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Guatemala passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Guatemala passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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