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

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and have onward ticket if needed.
2. **Travel to Guatemala** — No visa required; present passport at border.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — You will be granted up to 90 days in the CA-4 area.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Canadian passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officers.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show ability to support stay.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- credit cards
- cash

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at the border.

## Good to know

- The 90-day stay applies to the entire CA-4 area (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua). To reset your stay, you must leave the area.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for the entire intended stay.
- **Previous overstay in CA-4 area** — Do not exceed the 90-day limit in the CA-4 region.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Guatemala?

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

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Guatemala?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Guatemala?

Valid Canadian passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds.

## Sources

- [Entering Canada - Travel.gc.ca](https://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/entering-canada)
- [What you need to enter Canada - Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html)
- [Canada Entry Requirements by Country: Visa and eTA Rules](https://dir.md/www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html)

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- [Guatemala visa for every passport](/visa/guatemala)
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