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Guatemala visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for Guatemala, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Panama
GuatemalaPanama Visa-free, 90 days Panama 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 Panama 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 13 August 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 Panamanian citizens can stay in Guatemala
Panamanian citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.
Guatemala’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
Mexico, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador admit Panamanian citizens visa-free.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to Panama
Panama admits Guatemalan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Panama and Guatemala.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for Guatemala, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Guatemala?
Panamanian citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama admits Guatemalan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Panamanian citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
Yes, Panamanian citizens can enter Guatemala without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.