United Kingdom
Guatemala
Guatemala visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by British citizens for Guatemala, 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Guatemalan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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.
British 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).
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Guatemala
British citizens may stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guatemala.
Guatemala’s neighbours for British citizens
Mexico, Belize and El Salvador admit British citizens visa-free. Honduras requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Guatemalan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Guatemalan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Guatemala, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Guatemala?
British citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days.
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Guatemalan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Guatemala visa-free?
Yes, British 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.