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Canada visa for Guatemalan citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Guatemala
- Embassy of Canada in Guatemala City
13 Calle 8-44 Zona 10, Edificio Edyma Plaza, Guatemala City
Canada has 1 mission in Guatemala, with its embassy in Guatemala City.
Canadian citizens travelling to Guatemala
CanadaGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Guatemala to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Guatemalan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Guatemalan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Guatemalan citizens apply
In Guatemala, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Guatemala City, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Guatemalan citizens
The United States requires Guatemalan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Guatemala
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Guatemala?
The Canadian embassy in Guatemala is in Guatemala City.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Guatemalan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.