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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:21 am Post subject: VISA TO GUATEMALA / GUATEMALA VISA GUIDE |
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VISA TO GUATEMALA
Visa
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 1 month:
(a) nationals of EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Switzerland, Taiwan, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for touristic visits of up to 1 month;
(c) nationals of Bahrain, Czech Republic, Iceland, Kuwait, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia and South Africa, only if entering Guatemala by air (provided they obtain a Tourist Card at the airport);
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, provided holding tickets with confirmed onward reservations and not leaving the transit area.
Note: Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Uruguay may extend their visit to 3 months by written agreement.
Exit Permit
Required by all except holders of a tourist card, those nationals declared visa exempt by the immigration authorities, and passengers staying for less than 30 days. Cost: Q2.50.
Required documents for Visa
Visitor/Tourist Visa:
(a) 2 application forms.
(b) 2 passport-size photos.
(c) Valid passport.
(d) Onward or return ticket.
(e) Stamped, self-addressed envelope (if applying by post).
(f) Bank statements for the last 3 months.
(g) Photocopy of credit cards (if applying by post) or the cards themselves (if applying in person).
Business visa:
(a)-(e) and,
(f) Letter from applicant's company in duplicate, indicating the nature and status of the company as well as the applicant's planned activities.
(g) Photocopy of passport, endorsed by the Home Office/Embassy or authorities as being a true representation of the original. (This is required in addition to the original passport.)
Processing Time
24 hours.
Validity of Visa
Visitor/Tourist visa:
90 days from date of entry.
Business visa:
180 days from date of entry. Visas must be used within 30 days of issue. |
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