Guatemala Beach Holidays

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages.

You can visit Guatemala for up to 90 days without a visa.

If you overstay the 90-day visa-free period, you must pay a fine before leaving the country.

You must complete an online immigration declaration form before entering or exiting Guatemala and carry the printed confirmation or a screenshot of the QR code.

Ensure your passport is stamped on entry to avoid a fine and delays on departure.

Children aged 17 and under travelling alone or with only one parent must have a notarised letter in Spanish from the non-travelling parent(s) or guardian(s).

You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk.

Avoid travelling on public buses (repainted US school buses) due to violent attacks, muggings, and assaults.

Always carry a copy of your passport photo page for ID, as carrying ID is a legal requirement, but in San Pedro La Laguna you may need your original passport.

Never take photos of people, especially children, without permission, as this has led to violent attacks in some areas.

Be wary of criminals posing as police officers who commit theft, extortion, and assault against tourists.

Drink-driving is common but is a serious offence that can result in fines, licence confiscation, or imprisonment if you are caught.

It is safer to travel in radio-dispatched (usually yellow) or hotel taxis, especially for short trips within towns and cities.

Check ATMs for tampering before use and consider changing money at hotels, banks, or foreign exchange offices instead.