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Laos passport to Guatemala
Laos passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Guatemala lets 86 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Laos is not one of them.
- Laos passports get “Visa required” at 97 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Guatemala passports get “On arrival” in Laos.
Nearby passports travelling to Guatemala
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
LaosGuatemala- Typical duration
- 20 hours
- From
- VTE · LPQ · PKZ
- To
- GUA · FRS · PBR
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Laos
Country profile
Capital
Vientiane
Population
7.6 million
Area
236,800 km²
Currency
Lao kip LAK
Languages
Lao
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
51,446 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Lao53.2%
- other11.6%
- Khmou11%
- Hmong9.2%
- Phouthay3.4%
- Tai3.1%
- Other8.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Guatemala
Country profile
Capital
Guatemala City
Population
18.1 million
Area
108,890 km²
Currency
Guatemalan quetzal GTQ
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
92,732 · 2024
Migrant share
0.5%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Mestizo56%
- Maya41.7%
- Xinca1.8%
- African descent0.2%
- foreign0.2%
- Garifuna0.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+502
Airports
GUA · FRS · PBR · RER
Highlights
- Tikal
- Antigua Guatemala
- Lake Atitlán
Laos · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Laos passport need a visa for Guatemala?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Guatemala immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Guatemala typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Guatemala mission.
What about a Guatemala passport entering Laos?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.