Passport validity
6 monthsThe UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.
UK Foreign Office — Guatemala entry requirements✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
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Guatemala Visa Requirements for China Citizens
Visa required
China passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.
Source: Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración — Clasificación de países (visa categories A, B and C) · checked 9 Oct 2026
Guatemala visa options for China citizens
Consulted Visa (C)
Visa- Fee
- 25 USD
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Extension
- Possible
IGM charges USD 25 per application for a Category C tourist or traveller visa, made by appointment. No official source we could read states whether a further fee is charged when the visa is issued.
What the Guatemala visa rules mean for China travellers
China citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Guatemala. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.
The main option is the Consulted Visa (C), which costs 25 USD.
Documents to prepare
Whatever your visa status, Guatemala applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
- Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.
- Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO lists Guatemala as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries it determines to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited…
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Guatemala.
- Return or onward ticket: IGM lists a return air ticket, or other transport that guarantees your departure from the country, among the requirements for entering Guatemala, along with a hotel booking or the name of a contact in the country.
Guatemala entry rules compared
Guatemala lets 86 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 112. China citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia and India. Overall the China passport ranks #115 in the world with 43 visa-free destinations.
More travel options
Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a China passport you can also visit 10 countries in the region without a visa, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Brazil, Bahamas, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada and Haiti.
In the other direction, Guatemala citizens need a visa to visit China.
Entry requirements for Guatemala
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
1 yearWHO lists Guatemala as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries it determines to be at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country.
WHO — Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Guatemala.
Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración — Requisitos de ingreso a Guatemala✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
IGM lists a return air ticket, or other transport that guarantees your departure from the country, among the requirements for entering Guatemala, along with a hotel booking or the name of a contact in the country.
Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración — Requisitos de ingreso a Guatemala✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
IGM's entry requirements say the migration officer may ask you to prove your economic solvency when they consider it appropriate. No official source we could read states an amount.
Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración — Requisitos de ingreso a Guatemala✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Arrival cards and declarations: Regional Traveller Sworn Declaration (Declaración Jurada Regional de Viajero)
The tax and customs authority (SAT) portal for the Regional Sworn Traveller Declaration says every traveller or head of family entering or leaving the country must declare, and asks for the email address where you will receive the information submitted.
Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT) — Declaración Jurada Regional de Viajero portal✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
10 daysStaying longer than authorized without a pending extension request is fined 15 quetzales per day of overstay. In addition to the fine, an order to leave the country within no more than 10 days may be imposed. The UK government says overstayers of the 90 days must pay the fine before leaving, at the main Institute of Migration office in Guatemala City, or at the airport or land borders, where administrative processes can cause serious delays.
Congreso de la República de Guatemala — Decreto 44-2016, Código de Migración (Diario de Centro América, 18 Oct 2016)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
USD 10,000,Guatemala's Law against Money Laundering or Other Assets says anyone carrying more than USD 10,000, or the equivalent in national currency, in cash or documents into or out of the country must report it at the port of exit or entry.
Instituto de la Defensa Pública Penal — Ley contra el Lavado de Dinero u Otros Activos, Decreto 67-2001 (compiled text)✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
China passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.
How much does a Guatemala visa cost for China citizens?
Consulted Visa (C): 25 USD.
How do China citizens apply for a Guatemala visa?
Apply at an embassy or consulate of Guatemala before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Guatemala?
The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.
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