Guatemala visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- 0 (no Guatemala visa fee)
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Validity
- Tied to the underlying foreign visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Category B nationals including Indians holding a valid visa from the USA, Canada, Schengen area, or Mexico
- Arrival card
- Digital/paper immigration form (varies)
Do you need a visa for Guatemala?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, most of Latin America etc. — 90 days SHARED across all four CA-4 states (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua). Also holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen visas of many other nationalities. Indians with valid US/Schengen visa: visa-free. can generally enter Guatemala without a visa. Category B nationals including Indians holding a valid visa from the USA, Canada, Schengen area, or Mexico
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, most of Latin America etc. — 90 days SHARED across all four CA-4 states (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua). Also holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen visas of many other nationalities. Indians with valid US/Schengen visa: visa-free. do not require a visa for Guatemala for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Guatemala visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (CA-4 90 days)
Official fee: 0 (no Guatemala visa fee)- Validity
- Tied to the underlying foreign visa
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- At check-in / on arrival
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://igm.gob.gt/
Who needs it: Category B nationals including Indians holding a valid visa from the USA, Canada, Schengen area, or Mexico
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, Türkiye, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, most of Latin America etc. — 90 days SHARED across all four CA-4 states (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua). Also holders of valid US/Canada/Schengen visas of many other nationalities. Indians with valid US/Schengen visa: visa-free.
Required documents
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Valid US/Canada/Schengen/Mexico visa
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of funds
- Accommodation details
Arrival card: Digital/paper immigration form (varies)
Extra charges: CA-4 stay is shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua
CA-4 days are pooled: 90 days total for Guatemala + Honduras + El Salvador + Nicaragua.
Source: Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Consular tourist visa
Official fee: US$50 single entry / US$150 multiple entry- Validity
- 90 days to enter
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 2–4 weeks
- Where to apply
- https://guatemalainindia.com/visas-category-b/
Who needs it: Indian nationals (category B) without a qualifying US/Canada/Schengen/Mexico visa
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Valid passport with minimum 6 months validity
- Flight ticket
- Proof of income / bank statement (last 3 months)
- International credit card or 6-month debit-card bank statement
Arrival card: None
Extra charges: Payable in exact US dollar cash at the mission
A valid US visa often unlocks visa-free entry — confirm per country.
Source: Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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