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Guatemala visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Guatemala admits Japanese 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 · Confirm at minex.gob.gt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Japan
GuatemalaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Guatemala
Japanese citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.
Guatemala’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Mexico, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador admit Japanese citizens visa-free.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Japan
Japan admits Guatemalan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Guatemala.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Guatemala admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Guatemala?
Japanese citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan admits Guatemalan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
Yes, Japanese 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.