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Visitors to [[Guatemala]] must obtain a [[visa (document)|visa]] from one of the [[List of diplomatic missions of Guatemala|Guatemalan diplomatic missions]], unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. |
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== Visa exemption == |
== Visa exemption == |
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Holders of [[passport]]s of the following 86 jurisdictions can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minex.gob.gt/Visor_Pagina.aspx?PaginaID=22|title=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala |
Holders of [[passport]]s of the following 86 jurisdictions can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minex.gob.gt/Visor_Pagina.aspx?PaginaID=22|title=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala|website=www.minex.gob.gt|access-date=10 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=GT|access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref> |
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ID - May also enter with an ID card if coming from a country that is part of the CA-4 Agreement. |
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*17 October 1969: Spain<ref>https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1982/02/monstate.pdf</ref> |
*17 October 1969: Spain<ref>{{cite web| url=https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1982/02/monstate.pdf | title=Statement of Treaties and International Agreements | publisher=United Nations | date=February 1982}}</ref> |
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*1 January 1976: Japan<ref>{{cite web|title=一部査証の相互免除に関する日本国政府とグァテマラ共和国政府との間の取極（口上書）|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/treaty/pdfs/A-S51-177.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan| |
*1 January 1976: Japan<ref>{{cite web|title=一部査証の相互免除に関する日本国政府とグァテマラ共和国政府との間の取極（口上書）|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/treaty/pdfs/A-S51-177.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan|access-date=14 February 2018|date=7 January 1976}}</ref> |
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*31 March 2009: Ukraine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/790863-gvatemala-otmenila-vizy-dlya-ukraincev|title=Гватемала отменила визы для украинцев |
*31 March 2009: Ukraine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://korrespondent.net/ukraine/politics/790863-gvatemala-otmenila-vizy-dlya-ukraincev|title=Гватемала отменила визы для украинцев|last=Korrespondent.net|website=korrespondent.net|access-date=10 April 2018}}</ref> |
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*1 April 2009: Russia<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.votpusk.ru/news.asp?msg=269058&CN=GVA&TID=19|title=Россияне смогут ездить без виз в Никарагуа и Гватемалу. Новости Гватемала — вОтпуск.ру |
*1 April 2009: Russia<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.votpusk.ru/news.asp?msg=269058&CN=GVA&TID=19|title=Россияне смогут ездить без виз в Никарагуа и Гватемалу. Новости Гватемала — вОтпуск.ру|website=Votpusk.ru|access-date=10 April 2018}}</ref> |
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*1 July 2013: Colombia and Peru<ref> |
*1 July 2013: Colombia and Peru<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.viajeseupacla.com.co/archivosapoyo_64/Images/formularios/guatemala.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814215304/https://www.viajeseupacla.com.co/archivosapoyo_64/Images/formularios/guatemala.pdf | archive-date=2017-08-14 | title=Acuerdo Ministerial Numero 322-2013 | date=2013-06-28 }}</ref> |
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*22 February 2017: Dominican Republic<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minex.gob.gt/Visor_Pagina.aspx?PaginaID=21|title=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala |
*22 February 2017: Dominican Republic<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minex.gob.gt/Visor_Pagina.aspx?PaginaID=21|title=Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala|website=www.minex.gob.gt|access-date=10 April 2018}}</ref> |
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*22 August 2019: Ecuador<ref>[https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/guatemala-elimina-requisito-de-visa-a-los-ciudadanos-ecuatorianos/ Guatemala elimina requisito de visa a los ciudadanos ecuatorianos]</ref> |
*22 August 2019: Ecuador<ref>[https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/guatemala-elimina-requisito-de-visa-a-los-ciudadanos-ecuatorianos/ Guatemala elimina requisito de visa a los ciudadanos ecuatorianos]</ref> |
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*20 September 2021: Ecuador |
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*Visa free agreement was signed with [[Jamaica]] in June 2017 and is yet to be ratified.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170622/jamaica-and-guatemala-sign-visa-waiver|title=Jamaica and Guatemala sign visa waiver|website=jamaica-gleaner.com|date=22 June 2017 |access-date=10 April 2018}}</ref> |
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*Visa waiver agreement was signed with [[Serbia]] on 22 September 2023, and is yet to come in force.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.minex.gob.gt/noticias/Noticia.aspx?id=32077 | title= Noticias de Interés | date=2023-09-22}}</ref> |
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Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of [[Canada]], the [[European Union]] member states, or the [[United States]]. This does not apply to nationals of [[Afghanistan]], [[Albania]], [[Algeria]], [[Angola]], [[Armenia]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Botswana]], [[Cameroon]], [[China]], [[Republic of the Congo]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Eritrea]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Ghana]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Indonesia]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Laos]], [[Lebanon]], [[Liberia]], [[Libya]], [[Macau]], [[Mali]], [[Mongolia]], [[Mozambique]], [[Nepal]], [[Nigeria]], [[North Korea]], [[Oman]], [[ |
Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of [[Canada]], the [[European Union]] member states, or the [[United States]]. This does not apply to nationals of [[Afghanistan]], [[Albania]], [[Algeria]], [[Angola]], [[Armenia]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Botswana]], [[Cameroon]], [[China]], [[Republic of the Congo]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Eritrea]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Ghana]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Indonesia]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Laos]], [[Lebanon]], [[Liberia]], [[Libya]], [[Macau]], [[Mali]], [[Mongolia]], [[Mozambique]], [[Nepal]], [[Nigeria]], [[North Korea]], [[Oman]], [[Palestine]], [[Sierra Leone]], [[Somalia]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Sudan]], [[Syria]], [[Timor-Leste]], [[Venezuela]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Yemen]], as well as holders of normal passports of [[Cuba]], [[Haiti]], [[Jordan]], [[Kenya]] and [[Pakistan]]. Visas issued to nationals of these countries are subject to restrictions and additional processing in Guatemala. |
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Additionally, visa is not required for holders of residence permits issued by [[El Salvador]], [[Honduras]], [[Nicaragua]]; or U.S. Green Cards with a [[U.S. Re-entry Permit]] (I-571), regardless of nationality. |
Additionally, visa is not required for holders of residence permits issued by [[El Salvador]], [[Honduras]], [[Nicaragua]]; or U.S. Green Cards with a [[U.S. Re-entry Permit]] (I-571) or the Canadian Permanent Resident card, regardless of nationality. For Canadian Permanent Resident card holders, they are required to have at least 5 years of residence in Canada before being eligible for visa waiver. |
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Transit without a visa is allowed for travellers who normally require a visa but are transiting on the same calendar day and hold onward tickets. |
Transit without a visa is allowed for travellers who normally require a visa but are transiting on the same calendar day and hold onward tickets. |
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== Central America-4 Border Control Agreement == |
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The [[Central America-4 Border Control Agreement]] is a treaty between [[El Salvador]] |
The [[Central America-4 Border Control Agreement]] is a treaty between Guatemala, [[El Salvador]], [[Honduras]] and [[Nicaragua]]. A visa issued by one of the four countries is honored by all four of the countries. The time period for the visa, however, applies to the total time spent in any of the four countries without leaving the CA-4 area.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shepard|first1=Wade|title=CA-4 Visa for Central America Explained|url=http://www.vagabondjourney.com/ca-4-visa-for-central-america-explained/|website=Vagabond Journey|access-date=13 February 2015|date=2 September 2010}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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Visitors to Guatemala must obtain a visa from one of the Guatemalan diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visa policy map
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Guatemala
Visa-free access to Guatemala
May not enter on Canada/Schengen/US visa
Visa required
Visa exemption
[edit]Holders of passports of the following 86 jurisdictions can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days:[1][2]
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- Visa free agreement was signed with Jamaica in June 2017 and is yet to be ratified.[10]
- Visa waiver agreement was signed with Serbia on 22 September 2023, and is yet to come in force.[11]
Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the European Union member states, or the United States. This does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cameroon, China, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Macau, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Timor-Leste, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen, as well as holders of normal passports of Cuba, Haiti, Jordan, Kenya and Pakistan. Visas issued to nationals of these countries are subject to restrictions and additional processing in Guatemala.
Additionally, visa is not required for holders of residence permits issued by El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua; or U.S. Green Cards with a U.S. Re-entry Permit (I-571) or the Canadian Permanent Resident card, regardless of nationality. For Canadian Permanent Resident card holders, they are required to have at least 5 years of residence in Canada before being eligible for visa waiver.
Transit without a visa is allowed for travellers who normally require a visa but are transiting on the same calendar day and hold onward tickets.
Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of Belarus, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Serbia, Suriname and Thailand do not require a visa.
Central America-4 Border Control Agreement
[edit]The Central America-4 Border Control Agreement is a treaty between Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. A visa issued by one of the four countries is honored by all four of the countries. The time period for the visa, however, applies to the total time spent in any of the four countries without leaving the CA-4 area.[12]
See also
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Guatemala.
References
[edit]- ^ "Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala". www.minex.gob.gt. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. February 1982.
- ^ "一部査証の相互免除に関する日本国政府とグァテマラ共和国政府との間の取極（口上書）" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 7 January 1976. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ Korrespondent.net. "Гватемала отменила визы для украинцев". korrespondent.net. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Россияне смогут ездить без виз в Никарагуа и Гватемалу. Новости Гватемала — вОтпуск.ру". Votpusk.ru. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Acuerdo Ministerial Numero 322-2013" (PDF). 2013-06-28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-14.
- ^ "Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala". www.minex.gob.gt. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ Guatemala elimina requisito de visa a los ciudadanos ecuatorianos
- ^ "Jamaica and Guatemala sign visa waiver". jamaica-gleaner.com. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Noticias de Interés". 2023-09-22.
- ^ Shepard, Wade (2 September 2010). "CA-4 Visa for Central America Explained". Vagabond Journey. Retrieved 13 February 2015.