🇨🇷 Costa Rica passport 🇬🇹 Guatemala
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Costa Rica passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Guatemala. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Guatemala's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Guatemala
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Costa Rica passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Guatemala
The heart of the Mayan world — Tikal pyramids, Lake Atitlán, and colonial Antigua
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Currency
- Guatemalan Quetzal (Q)
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- CST (UTC-6)
- Best time to visit
- November – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Guatemala's own government before you travel:
- Guatemala official visa information ↗ migracion.gob.gt
- Guatemala embassies & consulates ↗ minex.gob.gt
Common questions
Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa to visit Guatemala?
No — Costa Rica passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Guatemala. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Costa Rica passport holders stay in Guatemala?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Guatemala visa cost for Costa Rica citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Guatemala?
We don't hold Guatemala's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Guatemala give visas to Costa Rica citizens?
Guatemala does not require a visa from Costa Rica citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Costa Rica citizens find official Guatemala visa information?
On Guatemala's official site: https://www.migracion.gob.gt/visas