Guatemala
Guatemala has a rich and distinctive culture from the extended mixing of Spanish settlers and the Maya people who are native to Central America. This diverse history and the natural beauty of the land have created a destination rich in interesting and scenic sites. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 13 August 2026:
You can visit Guatemala for up to 90 days without a visa.
If you overstay the 90 days, you’ll have to pay a fine before leaving the country. You can pay this fine at the main Institute of Migration (in Spanish) office in Guatemala City. You can also pay fines at the airport or land borders, but administrative processes can cause serious delays.
Passport validity
To enter Guatemala, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Guatemala
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Guatemala's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Guatemala
- Currency
- Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
- Time
- UTC−6
- Tue 10:42 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types A, B · 120 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Calling code
- +502
- Languages
- Spanish
- Capital
- Guatemala City
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.