How much does a visa for Guatemala cost?

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Guatemala they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

How do I apply for a visa for Guatemala?

Start on Guatemala’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.

Guatemala

Republic of Guatemala

Central AmericaGuatemala CityGT · GTM

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At a glance

Currency

Guatemalan Quetzal

GTQ · Q

Languages

Spanish

spa

Calling code

+502

Area

108,889 km²

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Entry & visa

Guatemala visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Guatemala depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities

Visa-free

nationalities

Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA

nationalities

112

Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Guatemala, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

Official sources

Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración (IGM)

Last checked 2026-07-05

Visa cost indicative

Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

Visa type

Indicative cost

Applies to

Tourist

No fee

Visa-free entry up to 90 days for citizens of the US, Canada, EU/Schengen, UK, Mexico and ~85 other jurisdictions. No visa fee on arrival for these nationalities.

Visa typeTourist

Indicative costNo fee

Applies toVisa-free entry up to 90 days for citizens of the US, Canada, EU/Schengen, UK, Mexico and ~85 other jurisdictions. No visa fee on arrival for these nationalities.

Good to know

Most Western tourists (US, Canada, EU, UK and ~85 other jurisdictions) enter visa-free and receive a 90-day tourist stamp on arrival.
Guatemala is part of the CA-4 agreement (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua): the 90-day allowance is shared across all four countries combined.
Passport should be valid at least 6 months; carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. Stays can be extended once at IGM in Guatemala City (180 days total max).
No official Guatemala electronic travel authorization (ETA) system is in force as of July 2026. Verify at igm.gob.gt before travel.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 86 countries can currently enter Guatemala visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.