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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit GT?

Q: What is the Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)?

It is a free mandatory electronic declaration all travellers must complete online before arriving in Guatemala. After submitting it you receive a QR code to show at immigration. Use only the official government portal, as third-party sites may charge fees.

Q: How long can I stay, and can I extend?

You can stay up to 90 days. You may extend to a maximum total of 180 days through the Guatemalan Migration Institute. The 90 days are shared across all CA-4 countries (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua).

Q: How do I reset my 90-day allowance?

Because of the CA-4 agreement, leaving for another CA-4 country does not reset the clock. You must exit the CA-4 zone entirely, for example to Mexico or Belize, to start a new 90-day period.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

Q: Is Guatemala in the Schengen area?

No. Guatemala is in Central America and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply to a trip to Guatemala.

Canadian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Guatemala. You receive a visa-free entry stamp on arrival for up to 90 days. You must also complete the free online Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV) before you arrive. A Canadian citizen holding an ordinary passport may enter Guatemala visa-free for tourism and business for up to 90 days. The 90-day allowance operates within the Central America-4 (CA-4) framework, which Guatemala shares with El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua: the 90 days counts cumulatively across all four countries, not per country. An immigration officer stamps your passport on arrival; failure to obtain an entry stamp can lead to fines and exit delays. Before travelling, all arriving passengers must complete the free electronic Regional Traveler Affidavit (Declaracion Jurada Regional de Viajero, DJRV) and present the resulting QR code. The passport should be valid for at least six months and have a blank page, and travellers should carry proof of onward or return travel. Stays may be extended to a maximum of 180 days through the Guatemalan Migration Institute; to reset the 90-day clock you must leave the CA-4 zone entirely (e.g. to Mexico or Belize). Guatemala is in Central America and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (passport stamp on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Multiple (within validity of stamp)

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (no visa fee); DJRV declaration is free

consular fee only

Processing time

On arrival (declaration form approx. 4 minutes online)

standard track

Validity

90 days from entry, extendable to a maximum of 180 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Canadian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6+ months validity· 1 blank page

/02

Complete the Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)

Fill out the free electronic Declaracion Jurada Regional de Viajero online up to 15 days before your flight. You'll need your passport number and flight number; you receive a QR code by email.

· Free· Up to 15 days before travel· QR code issued

/03

Prepare onward/return travel proof

Carry evidence of onward or return travel (e.g. a return air ticket), as airlines and immigration may request it.

· Return/onward ticket

/04

Travel to Guatemala

Board your flight to Guatemala. No visa is required for a Canadian ordinary passport holder for a tourist stay of up to 90 days.

· No visa needed

/05

Clear immigration and get stamped

Present your passport and DJRV QR code. The officer grants a visa-free stay (commonly up to 90 days under the CA-4 agreement) and stamps your passport.

· Entry stamp mandatory· Up to 90 days

/06

Extend if needed

If you wish to stay beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the Guatemalan Migration Institute (Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion), up to a 180-day maximum, or leave the CA-4 zone to reset the clock.

· Max 180 days· Reset by exiting CA-4

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

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Canadian passport valid 6+ months beyond departure

required

At least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

required

Completed Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV) with QR code

required

Proof of onward or return travel

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

recommended

Accommodation booking or host address

recommended

Entry stamp obtained on arrival (verify before leaving airport)

required

Travel/medical insurance

recommended

Notarized parental consent letter if a child travels with one parent or a third party

conditional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0No visa required for Canadian ordinary passport holders for stays up to 90 days

Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)0Free on the official government portal; beware third-party sites charging a service fee

Stay extension (optional)approx. GTQ 200 (~USD 26)Paid to the Guatemalan Migration Institute to extend up to a 180-day maximum

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free on arrival

At the border (immediate)

No advance visa application; an immigration officer grants and stamps the visa-free stay on arrival.

Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV) online

~4 minutes; up to 15 days before flight

Mandatory free electronic declaration completed before arrival; generates a QR code to present at immigration.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No bilateral visa requirement

Guatemala grants Canadian ordinary passport holders visa-free entry for tourism and business stays of up to 90 days.

High

/02

CA-4 regional framework

The 90-day allowance is counted cumulatively across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, not separately per country.

Medium

/03

Mandatory electronic declaration

All arriving travellers must complete the free DJRV affidavit online and present the QR code, even though no visa is needed.

High

/04

Entry stamp is mandatory

Travellers must ensure they receive a passport entry stamp; missing it can cause fines and delays on departure.

Medium

/05

Extensions are limited

Stays can be extended to a 180-day maximum only via the Migration Institute; otherwise you must exit the CA-4 zone to reset.

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

2026-05-30

Canada to Guatemala route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for Canadian ordinary passport holders (up to 90 days, CA-4 framework) against Government of Canada travel advisory and Guatemala visa policy sources; noted mandatory free DJRV electronic declaration.

/09 — The questions