Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Guatemala.
- SHORT STAYVISA-FREEBORDER STAMPVisa-free tourist entry (Category A)For nationals of Category A countries who enter Guatemala as tourists without a visa, receiving an entry stamp on arrival at the border.View visa details
- SHORT STAYCONSULAR VISAPRIOR APPROVALTourist / Visitor Visa (Category B and C)A consular visa for nationals who need prior authorisation to enter Guatemala as tourists or short-term visitors, obtained before travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit VisaA short visa for nationals who require one to pass through Guatemalan territory en route to another country.View visa details
- WORKPAID EMPLOYMENTAUTHORISATIONWork VisaFor foreigners entering Guatemala to carry out remunerated work, coordinated with the applicable work authorisation.View visa details
- STUDYRECOGNISED INSTITUTIONStudent VisaFor foreigners coming to study at an officially recognised educational institution in Guatemala.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSERELATIVESFamily Residence (relatives of a Guatemalan)Residence pathways for the spouse and family members of a Guatemalan national seeking to settle in the country.View visa details
- BUSINESSCONSULAR VISABusiness VisaA consular visa for foreigners visiting Guatemala for business, consultation or training with a Guatemalan company.View visa details
- BUSINESSPAID ADVISORYConsultation / Paid Advisory VisaFor foreigners entering Guatemala to provide professional consultancy or advisory services for remuneration.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORTEMPORARY RESIDENCEInvestor Temporary ResidenceTemporary residence for foreigners establishing themselves in Guatemala as investors.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTRENEWABLETemporary ResidenceAn ordinary migratory status allowing a foreigner to live in Guatemala for a defined, renewable period.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTINDEFINITEPermanent ResidenceIndefinite legal residence in Guatemala for qualifying foreigners, including long-term temporary residents moving to a permanent status.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPNaturalisation (Guatemalan citizenship)Acquiring Guatemalan nationality by naturalisation after qualifying residence, with a privileged regime for Central Americans, Ibero-Americans and Spaniards.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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