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title: Germany visa for citizens of Guatemala
description: Citizens of Guatemala can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Guatemala

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

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Required identity document; at departure it must remain valid for at least three months and have been issued within the last ten years.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the visit** (Travel, optional): May be requested in certain cases.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey** (Financial, optional): May be requested; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rates.
- **Health insurance covering return transport** (Supporting, 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.

## FAQs

### 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

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)

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- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
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