Guatemala•North AmericaTourist Visa Extension
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-10 days
Application Fee
25 USD
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Extension of initial 90-day tourist visa for an additional 90-day period. Can be renewed multiple times while remaining in Guatemala.
The tourist visa extension allows visitors already in Guatemala to extend their stay for an additional 90-day period without leaving the country. This process can be repeated multiple times, though immigrants must exit Guatemala every 6 months.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With current visa stamp
Proof of funds
International credit card or bank statement
Onward travel documents
Return ticket or booking confirmation
OptionalGuatemalan guarantor
Alternative to proof of funds
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Affordable extension cost
- Quick processing
- Can extend multiple times
- No need to leave country for each renewal
Considerations
- Must exit every 6 months
- Not a path to residency
- Requires proof of funds
Application Process
Prepare documents
Gather passport and travel documents
Visit Departamento de Extranjería
Go to immigration office in Guatemala City (6a Avenida, Zone 4)
Submit application
File extension request form with documents
Pay fee
Pay USD 25 extension fee
Receive decision
Extension stamp added to passport
Application Forms
Extension of Tourist or Traveler Visa
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