Guatemala Visa Requirements for Chinese citizens in 2026

Last Updated: June 5, 2026, 2:05 p.m.

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1) Visa Required

For Chinese citizens looking to travel to Guatemala, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest Guatemala embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

unknown

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

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Further Notes

  • Travellers who hold an El Salvador, Honduras, or Nicaragua visa or residency permit can enter Guatemala without a visa under the Central America-4 Border Control Agreement.
  • Since 2019, permanent residents of any European Union member state, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Fiji, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea,  Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, and Vatican City, can enter Guatemala without a visa, regardless of nationality.

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General Information about Guatemala

  • Name (Common): Guatemala
  • Name (Official): Republic of Guatemala
  • Population: 16858333
  • Area: 108889
  • Capital: Guatemala City
  • Currency: Guatemalan quetzal
  • Language: Spanish
  • Calling Code: +5
  • Region: Americas
  • Subregion: Central America

Travel Advisory for Guatemala

Advisory Message: Guatemala has a current risk level of 3.4 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling Guatemala.
Score: 3.4
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/guatemala
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens.

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens. Options include: Visa Required.

Yes, Chinese citizens can travel to Guatemala, but a visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in Guatemala with Visa Required is unknown. Chinese citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a visa in Guatemala can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Guatemala in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.