Guatemala - Immigration

Passports must be valid for a period of 6 months past the intended length of stay.

Immigration Procedure:

Prior visas are not required by nationals of the European Union, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, USA and Uruguay.

A tourist visa card must be purchased on entry which permits varying length of stay depending on your nationality. For example, US visitors can stay 90 days, but EU and Canadian visitors can only stay 30 days. Extensions can be arranged through the local Immigration office.

Other Visa Information:

The CA-4 visa applies to the following countries:- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The length of stay (normally 90 days) applies to the whole group and only one extension will usually be granted. To remain in the region longer, a visit to a country outside the CA-4 area must be made and a new visa will be issued on re-entry.

If planning on staying longer than three months, it is advised to ask for a visa extension at entry. The extension can be granted at entry and will save the trip later on.  A visa extension of 90 days is possible for Visa exempt visitors.

There is a daily fine for overstaying one's permitted time.

Passports should always be carried especially if travelling inland.

Last updated:  October 2021

Immigration Department