Thailand to Guatemala visa requirements

Thai ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Guatemala for tourism. Thailand is classified by Guatemala as a "Category C" nationality, so a consular tourist/traveler visa must be obtained in advance at a Guatemalan embassy or consulate before travel. Guatemala is in Central America (not Schengen), so no ETIAS or Schengen rule applies. As of mid-2026, Guatemala does not grant visa-free entry to ordinary Thailand passport holders. Guatemala's visa policy ranks nationalities into categories: Category A nationals (US, Canada, EU/Schengen states, most of the Americas, etc.) enter visa-free for up to 90 days under the CA-4 arrangement, while Thailand sits in the more restricted "Category C," which requires a tourist/traveler visa (Visa de Turista o Viajero) issued in advance through Guatemala's Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion (IGM) via a consulate. The general exemption that lets some restricted nationalities skip a Guatemalan visa if they hold a valid US, Canadian, Mexican, or Schengen visa does NOT extend to Thai nationals. Only Thai holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports are visa-exempt; ordinary passport holders are not. Because there is no Guatemalan embassy in Thailand, Thai applicants typically apply through the nearest accredited Guatemalan consulate/embassy (for example in another country or one with regional jurisdiction). A single-entry tourist visa is commonly priced around US$50 and a multiple-entry around US$150; the visa is generally valid for use within 90 days of issue and permits a stay of up to 90 days, extendable inside the CA-4 zone at the discretion of immigration. Travelers should confirm the exact fee, jurisdiction, and document list directly with the Guatemalan consulate handling Thai applicants, as Category C processing can require additional documentation and longer lead times. Default verdict: visa-required.