Papua New Guinea passport → Guatemala
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Papua New Guinean passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Schengen visa, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Papua New Guinean passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:
- US visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
Valid visa substitutes for a Guatemalan visa.
Get trip-ready for Guatemala
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Guatemala at a glance
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Currency
- Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +502
- Region
- Central America
Guatemala for other passports
- Papua New GuineaVisa required
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 Papua New Guinean passport holders
BelizeVisa-free
PanamaVisa-free90 days
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
NicaraguaVisa required
Common questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Papua New Guinean passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Guatemala?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens get a visa on arrival in Guatemala?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Guatemala easier for Papua New Guinean citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Papua New Guinean citizens get visa free. Valid visa substitutes for a Guatemalan visa.
How many countries can Papua New Guinean citizens visit without a visa?
69 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Papua New Guinea passport ranks #61 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.