Guatemala passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Guatemala

Visa-freeShort-stay visa exemption

Citizens of Guatemala can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Short-stay visa exemption
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds for the stay and return journey may be requested; Germany states there are no fixed daily rates.

How to apply

1
Confirm visa exemption
A Guatemalan national passport is listed as requiring no entry visa for Germany.
2
Carry the required travel document
Travel with a valid passport meeting Germany’s validity and issuance-age conditions.
3
Enter Germany without a visa
Present supporting purpose and financial evidence if requested at the border.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid passport
Required identity document; at departure it must remain valid for at least three months and have been issued within the last ten years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit
Optional
May be requested in certain cases.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey
Optional
May be requested; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rates.

Supporting

Health insurance covering return transport
Optional
Official guidance advises obtaining it; it is not stated as mandatory for visa-free entry.

Proof of funds

Sufficient funds for maintenance during the stay and financing the return trip may be requested; no fixed daily rate is specified.

Good to know

Stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period for this non-EU/EEA nationality.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free stay.
The passport must be valid for at least three months after the planned departure and issued within the previous ten years.
Purpose-of-visit and financial evidence may be requested at the border.
Germany advises health insurance covering return transport, but the source does not state it as mandatory for visa-free entry.

FAQ

Do citizens of Guatemala need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Guatemala can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Short-stay visa exemption.

How long can citizens of Guatemala stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Guatemala need for Germany?

Valid passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit; Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey; Health insurance covering return transport.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

Sources

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