Guatemala Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 156 destinations open to Guatemala passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Guatemala passport holders can currently enter 81 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 33 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 42. An embassy visa is still required for 41 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Guatemala Passport
The Guatemalan passport is in mid-table, ranked 21st. Holders can visit 81 destinations visa-free, and adding visa on arrival and e-Visa entries lifts total mobility to 156. Europe is the strongest region with 42 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with 15 and Asia with 11. Oceania is the weakest with 2, and Africa offers only 3. Visa-free access is spread across all six regions of the world.
France and the Schengen area, Japan, Singapore and Brazil are visa-free, and the United Kingdom asks only for an eTA. Australia and the United Arab Emirates can be entered with an e-Visa. The United States, Canada and China require a visa in advance, and 41 destinations overall do. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 24 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Guatemala passport holders can enter 81 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 42
Asia 11
Africa 3
North America 15
Oceania 2
How Guatemala Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | 160 | 91 | |
| #18 | 160 | 98 | |
| #19 | 158 | 99 | |
| #20 | 157 | 93 | |
| #20 | 157 | 100 | |
| #21 | 156 | 81 | |
| #21 | 156 | 89 | |
| #21 | 156 | 91 | |
| #22 | 155 | 85 | |
| #23 | 154 | 83 | |
| #23 | 154 | 83 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 27 more destinations than the Guatemala passport.
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Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Guatemala passport holders visit without a visa?
Guatemala passport holders can visit 81 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 33 with a visa on arrival and 42 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 156 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Guatemala passport ranking?
The Guatemala passport ranks #21 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 156. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Guatemala passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Guatemala passport holders?
33 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Guatemala passport holders: Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 23 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Guatemala passport holders?
Guatemala passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 41 destinations, including United States, Canada, China, New Zealand, Mexico, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and 33 more.
How can a Guatemala passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Guatemala passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+24 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Turkey CIP (+20 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+18 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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