Up to 90 days, shared across the CA-4 region (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua). It can be extended once by request to immigration before your authorized stay expires.

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United States to Guatemala visa requirements

Q: What is the electronic immigration form?

It is the Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV), completed online through Guatemala's SAT form before you enter and before you exit. You receive a QR code to show when requested.

Q: Does the 90 days reset if I visit a neighboring country?

Travel within the CA-4 area (El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua) does not reset the clock. Leaving to a non-CA-4 country resets the period.

Q: How much does it cost to enter?

Nothing. There is no visa fee and the DJRV form is free. Only an extension or an overstay fine would carry a cost.

Q: Does my passport need six months validity?

Officially the passport only needs to be valid on the date of entry, with a blank page for stamps, though some airlines apply their own validity buffer.

No visa required. U.S. ordinary passport holders can enter Guatemala visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days under the CA-4 agreement. United States ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Guatemala for tourism. On arrival they are granted a stay of up to 90 days, which is shared across the CA-4 region (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua). The passport must be valid on the date of entry and have at least one blank page for stamps. All travelers must complete Guatemala's electronic Regional Traveler Affidavit (Declaracion Jurada Regional de Viajero, DJRV) before entering and again before exiting; you receive a QR code to show when requested. The 90-day period can be extended once by request to Guatemala's immigration authority (IGM), with the 2026 IGM extension form listing a USD 25 fee payable in quetzales. Overstays incur a 15 GTQ daily fine payable before departure. Guatemala is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21

Visa type

Visa-free entry (tourist stay)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (CA-4 region combined)

per entry

Entries

Multiple (subject to CA-4 reset on leaving the region)

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (no visa fee; DJRV form is free)

consular fee only

Processing time

None for entry; DJRV form takes about 4-10 minutes online

standard track

Validity

90-day stay granted at entry; extendable once by IGM request

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your U.S. passport is valid on the date of entry and has at least one blank page for entry and exit stamps. No six-month rule is officially required, but airlines may apply their own buffer.

· Passport· Blank page

/02

Book onward or return travel

Guatemala and airlines may ask for proof of onward or return travel as evidence of a temporary tourist stay.

· Return ticket

/03

Complete the electronic Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)

Fill out the online immigration/customs declaration (DJRV) through Guatemala's SAT form before entering the country and again before exiting. State Department guidance says it can be completed on arrival, but doing it before travel is safer and faster. You will receive a QR code.

· Online· QR code

/04

Save your QR code

Keep the QR code on your phone or printed. Some airlines request proof before check-in, and immigration may ask to see it on arrival.

· QR code

/05

Arrive and receive your 90-day stamp

At the port of entry, present your passport and DJRV QR code. Immigration grants a tourist stay of up to 90 days under the CA-4 agreement.

· Entry stamp

/06

Complete the exit declaration before leaving

Fill out the DJRV again before departure. If you overstayed 90 days, pay the small daily fine to immigration before flying out.

· Exit form

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

United States -> Guatemala · Visa-free entry (tourist stay)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredU.S. passport valid on date of entry with a blank page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredElectronic Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV) completed online with QR code

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of onward or return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTrack days used across CA-4 countries (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

situational

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesU.S. Department of State - Guatemala Travel Advisory & Travel Requirements (date issued March 12, 2026; checked 2026-06-21)SAT Guatemala - Regional Sworn Travel Declaration form (last modified April 23, 2026)Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion - Tourist/Traveler Visa Extension form IGM 01-2026 (last modified January 2, 2026)

Application link included: Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion - Tourist/Traveler Visa Extension form IGM 01-2026 (last modified January 2, 2026)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeUSD 0No visa required for U.S. passport holders

Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)USD 0Free electronic entry/exit declaration

Stay extension request (optional)USD 25 equivalent in GTQThe 2026 IGM tourist/traveler visa extension form lists a USD 25 service fee payable in quetzales

Overstay fine (if applicable)GTQ 15 per dayPaid to immigration before departure; about USD 2 per day

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate on arrival

Tourist stay granted at the port of entry; no advance application needed.

DJRV online form

About 4-10 minutes

Electronic declaration completed online before entering Guatemala and again before exiting; complete it before travel where possible to avoid delays.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-free bilateral arrangement

Guatemala grants U.S. ordinary passport holders visa-free tourist entry.

High

/02

CA-4 90-day allowance

The 90-day stay is shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua; leaving the region resets the clock.

High

/03

Mandatory electronic declaration

All travelers must complete the free DJRV form online before entering and exiting.

High

/04

Onward travel checks

Airlines or immigration may ask for proof of onward or return travel.

Medium

/05

Overstay penalties

Staying beyond the authorized period results in a daily fine payable before departure.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-21

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-21

Codex checked United States to Guatemala visitor rules

Refreshed checked-date and lastVerifiedAt, replaced weak Wikipedia/U.S.-visa sources with official State, SAT, IGM and FCDO evidence, confirmed the visa-free 90-day CA-4 tourist stay, updated DJRV timing, and corrected the optional extension fee to USD 25 equivalent in quetzales with the GTQ 15/day overstay fine.

2026-05-30

United States of America to Guatemala route verified

Confirmed visa-free tourist entry for U.S. ordinary passport holders against U.S. State Department, U.S. Embassy Guatemala, and SAT portal. CA-4 90-day rule and mandatory free electronic DJRV declaration noted.

/09 — The questions