Guatemala
General visa requirements for travelling to Guatemala. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Diplomatic visa (Official/Service Passport Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Variable - through official channels
- Fee
- $50 USD (may be waived for bilateral agreements)
- Entry
- Single entry
For holders of official/service passports on government business but not full diplomatic status. Requires approval from Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold official/service passport and be on official government business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document submission
Submit official note through government channels to Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Processing wait
Ministry of Foreign Affairs reviews application
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee if applicable (may be waived for some bilateral agreements)
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Visa collection
Official visa issued
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa - All Countries)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Variable - through diplomatic channels
- Fee
- Free (diplomatic courtesy)
- Entry
- Single entry
For holders of diplomatic passports on official government business. Must be issued by Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Different procedures apply for diplomatic missions.
Eligibility
-
Nationality
Must hold diplomatic passport and be on official government assignment
Documents you need
-
Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document submission
Sending country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs submits diplomatic note to Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Processing wait
Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs reviews application
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Visa collection
Diplomatic visa issued through diplomatic channels (fee waived for diplomatic passport holders)