Country guide
Guatemala
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
Quetzal (GTQ)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -6 (8 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+502
Best time to go
November - April
Drinking water
Bottled water recommended.
Travel tips
The local currency is difficult to exchange outside of Guatemala, therefore it is recommended to exchange currency before leaving.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
No visas are required for a stay of up to 90 days for SA passport holders.
Passports must have 6 month validity beyond stay in Guatemala, with 2 blank pages
An airport departure tax is applicable, but usually included in your air ticket.
For visa information, please contact: Embassy of The Republic of Guatemala in Cairo, Egypt
Email: embegipto@minex.gob.gt
SA representative
Representation accredited from Mexico City, Mexico
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 2-4; May 1, 10; Jun 29; Sep 15; Oct 20; Nov 1; Dec 25