GoGuatemala Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

1、 China has no diplomatic relations with Guatemala, and Guatemala has no embassies or consulates in China. Chinese citizens traveling to Guatemala must apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of Guatemala in a third country.

2、 Chinese citizens holding diplomatic or official passports to travel to dangerous situations need to apply for visas, just like ordinary passports.

3、 When entering the country, please make sure to confirm whether the immigration office has stamped your passport. Stamping does not require any payment.

For information on applying for a dangerous visa, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: https://www.minex.gob.gt/Visor_Pagina.aspx?PaginaID=21 .

Customs epidemic prevention and control

1、 Passengers aged 1 and above who come from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission or stay at airports in countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission for more than 12 hours are required to provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate when entering Guatemala.

2、 It is recommended to receive hepatitis A and B, tetanus, and typhoid vaccines upon entry. It is recommended to use mosquito repellent in dangerous situations.

3、 Customs regulations require visitors to declare cash of $10000 or more when entering the country.

4、 Starting from August 2022, entering Guatemala does not require presenting a vaccine card or a negative nucleic acid test certificate. Masks are not mandatory at the airport.

5、 Due to the dengue fever outbreak, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance declared a national health emergency in April 2024.

The risk level in Guatemala is orange (high risk).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens to travel to Guatemala with caution in the near future. Local personnel and institutions are closely monitoring the situation, maintaining high vigilance, strengthening security precautions and emergency preparedness, and ensuring personal and property safety. In case of emergency, please report to the police in a timely manner and contact the Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and overseas embassies and consulates will continue to closely monitor changes in the overseas security situation, dynamically adjust relevant risk assessments, and release and update corresponding security reminders in real time on platforms such as the China Consular Service Network. Please continue to pay attention.

public security

International human rights organizations consider Guatemala to be one of the most violent countries in Latin America. In 2023, the homicide rate in Guatemala was 16.7 per 100000 residents.

natural disaster

Guatemala is a country with frequent earthquakes and volcanoes.

It is recommended that tourists choose low rise buildings that are far away from mountains and have higher terrain when choosing hotels.

FDA

The hygiene conditions in the capital and tourist areas are relatively good, while the hygiene conditions in other areas are poor. At high risk of gastrointestinal diseases, it is not recommended to drink tap water, eat raw fruits and vegetables, or consume food or drinks from roadside stalls.

Urgent Help

Country code: 502

Emergency Call:

1. Alarm: 110

2. First aid: 119

3. Fire alarm: 122

4. Overseas Chinese Association: 2332694423316507

air traffic

Guatemala City's "Dawn" International Airport has opened international flights to the United States, Mexico, and Central American countries, as well as domestic flights to major cities in Guatemala City.

land transport

Guatemala has convenient road transportation, with railways running northeast and southwest from the capital city of Guatemala City to Barrios Port and San Jose, respectively.

Urban transportation

Guatemala is mainly mountainous with no subway or light rail transportation, relying mainly on buses and taxis. Buses are convenient and cheap, and car rental and self driving services are also relatively convenient.

Commodity prices

Prices in Guatemala are generally stable. The currency is Quetzal, with 1 US dollar equivalent to approximately 7.8 Quetzal.
The main products include coffee, sugar, bananas, etc.

Customs taboos

The Maya civilization and Spanish colonial culture have had a profound influence on Guatemala, and many clothing and food items are still made using traditional Maya methods. The influence of African culture is also reflected in local songs, dances, and cuisine.

Communications Power

Fixed telephone, mobile phone and Internet are popular.
The voltage is 110 volts and the power supply is a two-phase flat socket.