New Zealand
Guatemala
Guatemala visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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 New Zealand
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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.
New Zealand citizens planning a trip to Guatemala can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Guatemala
New Zealand citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.
Guatemala’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Mexico, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to New Zealand
New Zealand requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Guatemala: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Guatemala?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand 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.