Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · GuatemalaPassport Atlas
United States passport to Guatemala
Yes — United States passport holders can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Guatemala lets 86 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa free” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Guatemala passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to Guatemala
Open to United States passports near Guatemala
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United StatesGuatemala- Typical duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- MIA · LAX · DFW
- To
- GUA
Airlines United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines
Search live faresDuration 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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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.
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
United States · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Guatemala?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
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 United States?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.