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United States visa for Guatemalan citizens
Entry requirement
Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gt.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Guatemala
- Embassy of the United States in Guatemala City
Avenida La Reforma 7-01, Guatemala City
Today · Closed
The United States has 1 mission in Guatemala, with its embassy in Guatemala City.
US visas issued to citizens of Guatemala
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 82,159 | 105,512 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,013 | 964 |
| Exchange (J) | 362 | 293 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 14,780 | 17,447 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 317 | 399 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 608 | 780 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 408 | 132 |
| Other | 168 | 145 |
| Total | 99,815 | 125,672 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 30.8% | 39.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 125,672 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Guatemala, the 13th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 84%, work and treaty visas 14%. That is 26% more than in fiscal year 2024 (99,815).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Guatemala received 60,541, 20% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 39.2% for citizens of Guatemala in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 30.8%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Guatemala anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Guatemala.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Guatemala
United StatesGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Guatemalan citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Guatemalan citizens can stay in the United States
How long Guatemalan citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Guatemala City, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Guatemalan citizens
Canada and Mexico require Guatemalan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Guatemala
US 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 the United States?
Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Guatemala?
The US embassy in Guatemala is in Guatemala City.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
US citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Guatemalan citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Guatemalan citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.