Guatemala visa for Cape Verdean citizens

For Cape Verdean citizens embarking on a trip to Guatemala, please note that a visa is required for entry. A range of visa types are available, including popular options for tourism, typically permitting stays of up to 90 days, and dedicated transit visas, with application fees generally around $50. Given the vast Atlantic distance separating the two nations, travelers usually navigate multi-leg flights, often connecting through European or North American hubs, a journey which also necessitates adjusting to a significant time difference, with Guatemala operating on Central Standard Time, typically several hours behind Cape Verde. Careful planning of your travel logistics, including currency exchange to Guatemalan Quetzales and confirming any layover requirements, will ensure a more seamless experience.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristShort-Stay Visa (Tourism / Visit / Business / Health Control)
90d$50valid 3mo
TouristShort-Stay Visa (Tourism / Visit / Business / Health Control, Multiple Entry)
90d$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
OtherSpecial Guest Visa
180d$50multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherOrdinary Residency Visa (Visa Ordinaria – 6‑Month Residency)
180dvalid 6mo
WorkTemporary Residence (Worker)
730d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
StudentTemporary Residence (Student)
730d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
OtherTemporary Residence (Artist / Athlete)
730d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
InvestorTemporary Residence (Investor)
730d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkTemporary Residence (Religious Worker)
730d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkTemporary Residence (Intellectual Researcher / Scientist)
730d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkWork Permit for Foreign Nationals
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Tourism / Business) – Visa-Exempt Nationals
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Tourism / Business) – Holders of Valid Visa or Residence (Canada, EU, Mexico, United States)
90d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa
TouristTourist / Traveler Visa (Consulate in USA – Single Entry)
90d$50valid 3mo
TouristTourist / Traveler Visa (Consulate in USA – Multiple Entry)
90d$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristVisa-Free Entry for U.S. Citizens (Tourist)
90d$0multiple-entry
OtherGuatemalan Temporary Residence (General Category)
730d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
TouristOrdinary Tourist Stay (Visa-Exempt – CA‑4 Framework)
90d$0multiple-entry

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