Guatemala visa requirements for Mauritians

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting
Guatemala

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Guatemalan Visa.

  • A Mauritius passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date with one blank page for visa stamp.
  • Two completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is below 18 years, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the forms.
  • A copy of original birth certificate for minors.
  • Two recent passport-size photographs with a white background.
  • Proof of financial support(bank statement for the last 3 months)
  • Photocopy of credit cards.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Stamped self addressed envelope for applications submitted via post
  • Copy of return ticket
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Guatemala Visa for Mauritians

Facts about Guatemala

Guatemala has a gorgeous landscape and an abundance of varied natural environment and beaches. The country is very popular for its archeological sites and stunning architecture. At some of the archeological sites in the country, you are likely to see altars with modern offerings to ancient spirits. There are a limited number of national but each of them is impressive. These national parks afford tourists the opportunity to behold the beauty of several species of flowers and to see various animals. Guatemala’s Pacific coast offers beaches which are prime for surfing and sportfishing. The Verapaces region has jungle hiking trails, the Chilasco Jump waterfall, the Candelaria and Lanquin caves, and the spring-fed stepped pools of the Semuc Champey. All these and more are sure to captivate tourists in the country.
 
The tourism industry is an important part of the economy of Guatemala. In 2008, the contribution of tourism to the economy was estimated at $1.8 billion. The number of tourist arrival in the country is set to be around two million tourists annually.
 
Foreigners traveling to the country are expected to declare any amount of cash exceeding $10,000 on entry to and exit from the country. Avoid any drug-related offense as there are very severe penalties as regards this.

Types of Guatemala Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 3-7 working days 90 days
Business visa 3-7 working days 180 days

General Requirements for Guatemala Visa

  • A Mauritius passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date with one blank page for visa stamp.
  • Two completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is below 18 years, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the forms.
  • A copy of original birth certificate for minors.
  • Two recent passport-size photographs with a white background.
  • Proof of financial support(bank statement for the last 3 months)
  • Photocopy of credit cards.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Stamped self addressed envelope for applications submitted via post
  • Copy of return ticket
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Guatemala Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

  • It is also called a short stay visa.
  • The Guatemala tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Guatemala for tourism or leisure.
  • Individuals who want to visit family and friends can do so with a tourist visa
  • A letter of invitation from the host in Guatemala is required
  • The visa is valid for 90 days and can be a single entry type or multiple entry type.
  • Single entry visa allows the individual to enter Guatemala just once after which the individual will have to apply for a new visa for a re-entry
  • Double entry visa allows more than one entry within the 90 days duration for which the visa is valid
  • Despite the visa being valid for 90 days, it must be used within the first 30 days of issuance
  • Provisions for accommodation must be sorted out before the visa can be issued
  • Overstaying your visa attracts a fine.
  • To extend your stay, apply to the General Directorate of Migration in Guatemala

Guatemala Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

  • Business visa is issued to those who intend to go to Guatemala for commercialized and profit-oriented activities.
  • Conferences, business meetings and conventions can be attended by the individual who holds this visa
  • Employed applicants are to provide a letter signed by their employer at the time of application
  • The letter from the employer should be typed on the company’s letter-headed paper and should state that the employer is aware of the trip and that the applicant will return to home country at the end of the trip 
  • For self employed applicants, the original and a photocopy of their business registration certificate and a recent bank statement is required for the visa application
  • The allowed duration of stay is 180 days but can be extended if necessary by visiting the General Directorate of Migration in Guatemala
  • The business visa is a multiple entry visa type which means the individual can travel in  and out of Guatemala several times while the visa is valid
  • Applicants are to provide an invitation letter from host in Guatemala 
  • The invitation letter should include the following information:
    • Purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, places of visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity
    • Nature of business to be conducted
    • Who will sponsor the trip
    • All details of the inviting entity (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative of the entity, etc)
  • It is illegal to work or study in Guatemala with the business visa 

Guatemala Visa Fees

Tourist visa

Single-entry

multiple-entry

25.00 (USD)

50.00 (USD)

Business visa

Multiple-entry

50.00 (USD)

Guatemala Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Mauritius

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