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Guatemala

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
26,137
Top destination, 2023
United States
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
125,672
UK visas issued, 2025
72
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
3.8%
NationalityGTISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Guatemala need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomNo visa; electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 30 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Guatemala move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. United States16,490
  2. Mexico8,628
  3. Canada275
  4. Germany224
  5. Italy104
  6. Belgium62
  7. Japan62
  8. Netherlands44
  9. Chile37
  10. France37
  11. Switzerland35
  12. Austria32
  13. Denmark27
  14. South Korea19
  15. Sweden17

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

13k26k200020032006200920122015201820212023
13k26k2000200420082012201620202023
Data table
200010,715
200114,163
200217,024
200315,142
200419,867
200517,967
200625,705
200719,902
200818,829
200915,648
201013,850
201113,986
201212,567
201314,894
201414,518
201515,012
201616,263
201717,152
201820,355
201918,667
202010,906
202113,994
202224,237
202326,137
Share going to the top destination
63.1%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Guatemala who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. United States1,298,936
  2. Mexico81,012
  3. Belize29,643
  4. Canada18,187
  5. El Salvador9,157
  6. Honduras4,796
  7. Costa Rica3,852
  8. Panama2,937
  9. Italy2,492
  10. Nicaragua1,912
  11. Colombia979
  12. Australia788

Living abroad by year

730k1.46M19901995200020052010201520202024
730k1.46M19902000201020202024
Data table
1990323,376
1995429,957
2000545,695
2005737,245
2010919,782
20151,067,787
20201,282,668
20241,460,232
Living abroad, 2024
1,460,232
Change since 2000
+167.6%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
89.0%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Guatemala by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B2105,378
  2. H2B12,203
  3. H2A4,653
  4. F1915
  5. A2580
  6. J1277
  7. C3262
  8. C1/D113
  9. B1111
  10. K1110

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

63k126k201720182019202020212022202320242025
63k126k20172019202120232025
Data table
201727,609
201847,261
201949,948
202027,219
202120,079
202262,627
202389,916
202499,815
2025125,672
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR12,700
  2. IR51,023
  3. IR2724
  4. FX714
  5. F4449
  6. F1425
  7. F2B413
  8. F2A270
Immigrant visas, FY2025
7,218
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
180
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Guatemala who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Guatemala with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

8,65017k2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
8,65017k201520172019202120232024
Data table
201511,770
201613,000
201713,200
201815,640
201913,450
20207,820
20218,900
202216,990
202315,690
202417,300
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens7,440
  2. Employment-based preferences3,650
  3. Refugees and asylees2,630
  4. Family-sponsored preferences2,020
  5. Other classes1,510
  6. Diversity visa lottery50
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Seasonal non-agricultural workers (H-2B)10,430
  2. Seasonal agricultural workers (H-2A)4,380
  3. Intracompany transferees (L-1)1,060
  4. Spouses and children630
  5. Specialty occupations (H-1B)560
  6. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)320
  7. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)310
  8. Other temporary workers190
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Guatemala)
17,300
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Guatemala)
10,760
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
407,830
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Guatemala (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Guatemala (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Study34
  2. Family15
  3. Work15
  4. Visitor6
  5. Other2

Visas issued by year

3978201020122014201620182020202220242025
3978201020132016201920222025
Data table
201066
201141
201226
201339
201453
201546
201659
201768
201846
201964
202037
202158
202265
202367
202478
202572
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
30
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Guatemala, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202522,2802301503355
202421,33025018029510
202321,2002602302700
202219,3101551753100
202116,36011014029510
202013,075553013015
201912,29570702100
201810,090455522515
20178,50025552455
20166,8005501900
20156,00525452400
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Guatemala, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

472006–072008–092010–112012–132014–152016–172018–192020–212022–232024–252025–26
472006–072010–112014–152018–192022–232025–26
Data table
2006–073
2007–082
2008–093
2009–101
2010–113
2011–122
2012–135
2013–141
2014–156
2015–167
2016–174
2017–183
2018–192
2019–202
2020–211
2021–223
2022–234
2023–244
2024–253
2025–265
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Specialist Skills5
Granted, 2025–26
5
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Guatemala living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

1001992012201420162018202220242025
1001992012201420162018202220242025
Data table
2012101
2013104
2014113
2015117
2016122
2017137
2018143
2019154
2022171
2023182
2024184
2025199
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Permanent Resident65
  2. Student46
  3. Spouse or Child of Japanese National40
  4. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services25
  5. Long-Term Resident7
  6. Dependent5
  7. Designated Activities4
  8. Business Manager1
  9. Specified Skilled Worker1
  10. Researcher1
Residents, December 2025
199
In work-related statuses
30
Share in work-related statuses
15.1%
Students
46
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Guatemala

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Guatemala, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
Spain19618852.6%
France777600.0%
Germany6051915.0%
Italy181800.0%
Sweden131300.0%

Applications by year

1953902009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
195390200920122015201820212024
Data table
2009251
2010273
2011364
2012339
2013390
2014315
2015337
2016269
2017287
2018281
2019317
202060
202156
2022278
2023351
2024364
Refusal rate, 2024
3.8%
Refusal rate, 2019
0.6%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Guatemala in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Work908
  2. Education885
  3. Family881
  4. Other reasons466
First permits by country
  1. Spain2,134
  2. Italy199
  3. Germany164
  4. France139
  5. Ireland117
  6. Portugal80
  7. Poland73
  8. Belgium35
  9. Netherlands31
  10. Sweden30
  11. Switzerland28
  12. Austria22
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card17
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)55
  3. Researchers6
  4. Other paid activities830
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
53
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
709
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
1,340
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
330
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
12,482
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
1,265
Changed status into work, 2025
218
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
12
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Guatemala in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark202522127300
Sweden2025303121500
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025606
Austria202528226
Work-related, latest year
  1. Denmark12
  2. Sweden3
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Guatemala

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Guatemala, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Argentina1——
Belize1——
Brazil1——
Canada1——
Chile1——
Colombia1——
Costa Rica1——
Ecuador1——
El Salvador1——
France1——
Germany1——
India1——
Israel1——
Italy1——
Japan1——
Mexico1——
Morocco1——
Panama1——
Russia1——
South Korea1——
Spain1——
Sweden1——
Switzerland1——
Taiwan1——
Türkiye1——
United Kingdom1——
Uruguay1——
Countries
27
Missions
27
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Guatemala, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

13k26k2000200320062009201220152018202120242025
13k26k200020052010201520202025
Data table
2000596
2001634
20021,600
20032,147
20042,628
20053,067
20063,700
20074,236
20084,426
20094,002
20104,225
20114,533
20124,965
20135,304
20145,751
20156,482
20167,363
20178,394
20189,438
201910,656
202011,405
202115,408
202218,205
202319,981
202421,645
202525,675
Remittances received, 2025
US$25,675 million
Share of GDP, 2025
20.8%
Average cost of sending US$200 to Guatemala, 2023
2.6%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Guatemala

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Guatemala → United States
  • Guatemala → Mexico
  • Guatemala → Canada
  • Guatemala → Spain
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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