Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Guatemala

Last checked: September 19, 2025. Requirements can change quickly due to immigration policy updates. Verify again right before you travel.

Passport & Visa Requirements

• Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Guatemala.
• Blank pages: At least one blank passport page is required for entry and exit stamps.
• Visa: No visa is required for stays of 90 days or less for tourism or business.
• Tourist card: Not required; entry is recorded via passport stamp.

Entry Procedures

• Onward/return ticket: Travelers must show proof of onward or return travel.
• Length of stay: U.S. citizens are generally admitted for 90 days. Extensions can be requested at the Dirección General de Migración de Guatemala.
• CA-4 Agreement: Guatemala is part of the Central America-4 Border Control Agreement (CA-4) with El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The 90-day entry period applies to all four countries combined. Exiting to a non-CA-4 country resets this period.

Health & Vaccinations

• Routine vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for travelers arriving from the U.S.
• Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
• Health form: No COVID-related health forms or proof of vaccination are currently required (as of 2025).

Traveling with Minors

• Parental authorization: Minors under 18 traveling alone, or with only one parent, should carry a notarized letter of consent from the non-traveling parent(s). This may be requested when exiting Guatemala.

Additional Restrictions & Considerations

• Currency declaration: Amounts over US$10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to customs upon entry or exit.
• Stay extensions: Requests to extend the 90-day stay must be made before it expires at the immigration office in Guatemala City.
• Security advisory: The U.S. Department of State currently advises Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution when traveling in Guatemala due to crime. Avoid remote border areas unless with an organized tour.