Guatemala : à savoir avant de partir
L’essentiel
- Complete the online declaration and get an entry stamp. Japanese embassy guidance updated September 2026 allows submission from 15 days before travel.
- Violent crime and roadblocks can affect tourist routes; avoid night travel and use reputable transport.
Entrée et visas
British tourists can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. The CA-4 clock is shared with neighbouring members and does not reset at each border; Honduras still has separate visa requirements for British citizens. Complete the SAT electronic declaration for air entry and exit and save its QR code.
Formulaires et autorisations en ligne
- SAT Regional Traveller Declaration ↗ obligatoire
Before air entry/exit; Japanese embassy says up to 15 days ahead · All air arrivals/departures; land and sea rules differ
Validité du passeport: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Argent
Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.
Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données
- Cards are widely accepted in Guatemala City, Antigua and tourist destinations; carry cash outside these areas.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Règles et interdictions
Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir
- Carry identification; original/certified copies may be required in San Pedro La Laguna.
- Do not photograph people, especially children, without permission.
- Mobile-phone use while driving is illegal.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Culture et tenue
Religion: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Tenue: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Climat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mois par mois
- janvier: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- février: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mars: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- avril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juin: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juillet: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- août: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octobre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- novembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- décembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Meilleure saison : December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
À emporter
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation
- Carrying packages for strangers
Pratique
Prises: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Eau: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Circulation: à droite
Assurance: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, mingob.gob.gt ↗, gt.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, en.portal.sat.gob.gt ↗
Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.