Malta passport → Guatemala
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Visa-free entry90 days
Maltese passport holders can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Guatemala at a glance
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Currency
- Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +502
- Region
- Central America
Guatemala for other passports
- MaltaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Central America for Maltese passport holders
BelizeVisa-free30 days
Costa RicaVisa-free180 days
El SalvadorVisa-free180 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
MexicoVisa-free180 days
NicaraguaVisa-free90 days
PanamaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Maltese passport holders can visit Guatemala without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Guatemala?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Guatemala?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maltese citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malta passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maltese citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Guatemala before you travel.