Guatemala travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in December 2023

For entry into Guatemala

International travel to Guatemala is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.

Other medical measures

All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival and on departure, such as temperature checks and visual assessment. Further health testing may be required for those displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

Although restrictions are gradually lifting, they may be re-introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged. More restrictive or relaxed measures may be in place depending on the region visited. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Guatemala can be found in Spanish at https://covid19.gob.gt/

Use of masks

Face masks are recommended but should not replace other safety measures such as social distancing.

Public transport

Public transport is operating with limits to capacity in place.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open but opening times and capacity limits may vary due to local guidelines. The sale of alcohol is not allowed between the hours of 1 am and 6 am.

Bars

Bars are open but opening times and capacity limits may vary due to local guidelines. The sale of alcohol is not allowed between the hours of 1 am and 6 am.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open but opening times and capacity limits may vary due to local guidelines. The sale of alcohol is not allowed between the hours of 1 am and 6 am.

Shops

Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer, face masks, and social distancing. Opening times and capacity limits may vary due to local guidelines.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf