🇬🇹 Guatemala visa requirements for Barbadian citizens
No visa needed — Barbadian citizens can stay in Guatemala visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Barbados passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Barbados can travel to Guatemala for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Guatemala, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Guatemala immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Barbadian passport ranks #49 worldwide, opening 144 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (106 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Guatemala is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Guatemalan citizens traveling to Barbados face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Central America is fully open to Barbadian travelers — all 7 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Guatemala
- Capital
- Guatemala City
- Region
- Central America
- Currency
- Guatemalan quetzal (Q)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Barbadian citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
No visa needed — Barbadian citizens can stay in Guatemala visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Barbadian citizens stay in Guatemala without a visa?
Barbadian citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Guatemala?
The currency in Guatemala is the Guatemalan quetzal (Q). The capital city is Guatemala City.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Barbadian citizens traveling to Guatemala. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Guatemala embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.