Guatemala visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens

Citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland do not need a visa to enter Guatemala as tourists. You can stay up to 90 days per entry. The main requirements are a passport valid for at least six months, a return or onward ticket, and enough money for your stay. Entry rules are enforced at the border and can change, so check your government's travel advice before you fly.

All six nationalities covered here are visa‑exempt for tourism. The table summarises the standard rules; the details below explain what to prepare.

At immigration you will be asked for your passport and may be asked to show a return or onward ticket and proof of funds. A hotel booking or a rough itinerary helps. The officer stamps your passport with the entry date; count your 90 days from that stamp, not from the day you land.

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your entry date is the standard rule. If your passport expires sooner, renew it before you travel. Some airlines enforce this at check‑in even if the border officer is lenient.

There is no electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for these citizens. You simply arrive with a valid passport and the supporting documents. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, apply for an extension at the immigration office (Dirección General de Migración) before your stamp expires; there is a fee and it is not always granted.

Most travellers fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. The immigration process is straightforward; have your passport and onward ticket ready. If you arrive overland from Mexico, Belize, Honduras or El Salvador, the same visa rules apply, but border posts can be busy and you may be asked for the same documents.

Keep the entry stamp and any immigration paperwork until you leave. You will need them to prove how long you have been in the country, especially if you exit overland.

Entry rules are enforced at the border and can change with little notice. Check your government's travel advice before you fly: the US State Department, UK Foreign Office, Canadian travel.gc.ca, Australian smartraveller, New Zealand safetravel, and Irish dfa.ie all publish current entry requirements.

If you overstay your 90 days, you will pay a fine at the airport or border when you leave. The fine is calculated per day over; it is better to extend on time or leave before the stamp expires.

Answers to the most common questions about Guatemala entry rules.

This page was checked in September 2026. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before travel.