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Guatemala visa for Canadian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Canadian citizens can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canada.minex.gob.gt

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Guatemala

Guatemalan citizens travelling to Canada

GuatemalaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Guatemala

Travel advice for Guatemala

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Canadian citizens planning a trip to Guatemala can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Guatemala at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Guatemala (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guatemala (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Canadian citizens can stay in Guatemala

Canadian citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.

Guatemala’s neighbours for Canadian citizens

Mexico, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador admit Canadian citizens visa-free.

Guatemalan citizens travelling to Canada

Canada requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

Canadian citizens can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Canadian citizens stay in Guatemala?

Canadian citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.

Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Canadian citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?

Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Guatemala without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.