Costa Rica
Guatemala
Guatemala visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Guatemala admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
GuatemalaCosta Rica Visa-free, 30 days Costa Rica 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.
For a trip from Costa Rica to Guatemala, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 5 November 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Guatemala
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.
Guatemala’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Mexico, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Guatemalan citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Guatemala admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Guatemala?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Guatemalan citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Guatemala without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.