Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV) and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Up to 90 days across the CA-4 region. Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share the visitor-stay clock. It starts when you first enter any member country; crossing within the region does not restart it. An immigration officer sets the stay you are actually granted, which may be shorter than 90 days. Verify the visa and stay rules for every country on your itinerary.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)
Complete the free electronic customs declaration before entering Guatemala and before leaving. Keep the QR confirmation ready for customs. The IGM says it can be completed several days in advance; completing it at the airport can delay entry.
Open Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)Details that can change your plans
Check that immigration stamps your passport
Get an entry stamp and check that the authorized stay period is clear. For a CA-4 trip, the first entry stamp determines the shared regional clock. Canadian and UK guidance warns that a missing Guatemala entry stamp can cause a fine or departure delays.
Guatemala at a glance
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Currency
- GTQ
- Calling code
- +502
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Australia need a visa for Guatemala?
Travelers visiting Guatemala for tourism with an ordinary passport from Australia do not need a visa. Up to 90 days across the CA-4 region. Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share the visitor-stay clock. It starts when you first enter any member country; crossing within the region does not restart it. An immigration officer sets the stay you are actually granted, which may be shorter than 90 days. Verify the visa and stay rules for every country on your itinerary. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Guatemala?
Up to 90 days across the CA-4 region. Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share the visitor-stay clock. It starts when you first enter any member country; crossing within the region does not restart it. An immigration officer sets the stay you are actually granted, which may be shorter than 90 days. Verify the visa and stay rules for every country on your itinerary.
Do I need to complete Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)?
Required for this route. Complete the free electronic customs declaration before entering Guatemala and before leaving. Keep the QR confirmation ready for customs. The IGM says it can be completed several days in advance; completing it at the airport can delay entry. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my visit?
The published route allows 1 extension for 90 days. Apply using the official procedure before your current permission expires; an extension is subject to approval.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Regional Traveler Affidavit (DJRV)
Australian Smartraveller advice for Guatemala
Smartraveller says Australian visitors must buy a tourist card at the airport, while Guatemala's current Ministry list classifies ordinary Australian passports as visa exempt. The sources do not clarify whether the card is separate from the visa exemption or what it costs; confirm with a Guatemalan mission before paying.
Check the visitor stay allowance
Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share the visitor-stay clock. It starts when you first enter any member country; crossing within the region does not restart it. An immigration officer sets the stay you are actually granted, which may be shorter than 90 days. Verify the visa and stay rules for every country on your itinerary.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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