El Salvador
Guatemala
Guatemala visa for Salvadoran citizens
Entry requirement
Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 El Salvador
GuatemalaEl Salvador Visa-free, 180 days El Salvador 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.
Before travelling from El Salvador to Guatemala, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Salvadoran citizens can stay in Guatemala
Salvadoran citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.
Guatemala’s neighbours for Salvadoran citizens
Honduras and Belize admit Salvadoran citizens visa-free. Mexico requires Salvadoran citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to El Salvador
Guatemalan citizens can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between El Salvador and Guatemala.
Frequently asked questions
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Salvadoran citizens stay in Guatemala?
Salvadoran citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Guatemalan citizens can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Salvadoran citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
Yes, Salvadoran 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.