ETIAS FOR GUATEMALANS

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Guatemalan passport holders can travel the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days. This implies that Guatemalans are not need to visit a European embassy or consulate before travelling to any of the member nations.

There will be a new travel permit for Guatemalan nationals and other visa-exempt tourists beginning in November 2023. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, is being launched by the EU. This visa waiver programme scheme will be introduced in November 2023, and Guatemalan citizens will be allowed to apply prior to departure.

WHAT ARE GUATEMALANS REQUIRED TO DO BEFORE HEADING TO EUROPE?

Guatemalan citizens do not require a Schengen visa to visit Europe. While this will remain unchanged, Guatemalan nationals will be allowed to apply for an ETIAS permit beginning in November 2023. The straightforward online form may be filled out using a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. ETIAS is not a visa, and applicants are not required to go to an embassy or consulate.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System will test applicants against a variety of security databases. Guatemalans who pass the screening procedures will be allowed permission to travel to the Schengen Area.

ETIAS will enable European authorities to register and pre-screen all visa-exempt travellers, preventing anyone who may pose a security risk from entering Schengen borders.

Guatemalan nationals will be required to apply for an ETIAS in order to be admitted to any and all Schengen Area member nations. Each nation does not require a separate visa waiver. Applicants identify the country of initial entrance on the ETIAS form; once in Europe, they can visit any of the countries covered by the Schengen visa policy.

ETIAS allows holders to travel to all 22 EU member nations, four European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) members, and some European microstates.

ETIAS Required

This includes all 22 European Union member states participating in the Schengen agreement:

  • EU Schengen
  • Non-EU Schengen States
  • Non-Schengen EU States
ETIAS Required

Non-EU Member States:

Micro-States de facto part of Schengen Area:

ETIAS Required

Non-Schengen EU States

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR ETIAS FROM GUATEMALA

Guatemalans will require the following documents to apply for ETIAS:

  • Valid Guatemalan passport
  • Email address to receive status updates
  • Credit or debit card to pay the ETIAS fees

Because ETIAS is a visa waiver rather than a visa, extra supporting documents are not usually required. When completing the electronic application form, all information is given digitally.

TRAVELLING FROM GUATEMALA TO EUROPE WITH AN ETIAS VISA WAIVER

Guatemalan citizens of all ages, including minors, who visit or transit the Schengen zone will require their own ETIAS travel authorization. Non-EU nationals who do not have a visa will be unable to enter the Schengen Area unless they register.

When the Guatemalan passport is scanned at the external Schengen border, the ETIAS will be checked.

Other limitations apply to travellers travelling to Europe from Guatemala in terms of the luggage they bring. People should never travel with explosives, weapons, or other potentially dangerous goods. Large sums of money cannot also be exported or imported.

Aside from mainland European member states, Guatemalan ETIAS holders will be allowed access to visit the overseas territories of select European Union nations, even though they are located outside of Schengen’s borders, such as:

  • The Canary Islands in Spain
  • Madeira, in Portugal
  • The Azores, in Portugal

ETIAS will also be needed to visit the following EU countries that are preparing to enter the Schengen Area: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, and Romania.

ETIAS FOR GUATEMALANS VALIDITY AND LENGTH OF STAY

The ETIAS Travel Authorisation is valid for a maximum of three years. Guatemalan nationals can use the ETIAS visa waiver to travel to the Schengen Area several times for tourist, business, transit, or medical reasons.

Guatemalans can travel the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period with an ETIAS authorization. Guatemalan citizens can also utilise their authorised ETIAS to transit through the Schengen Area on their way to a non-Schengen destination.

GUATEMALANS CAN APPLY ONLINE FOR ETIAS

Guatemalan nationals will soon be able to apply online for the ETIAS visa waiver. Applicants must give basic personal and passport information, such as:

  • Full name
  • Date and place of birth
  • Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
  • Contact details, including an email address

In addition, several health and security questions will be asked to ensure that the applicant is suitable for visa-free travel from Guatemala to Europe.

Guatemalans must pay the ETIAS visa waiver fee online using a credit or debit card to complete the application. The submitted information will then be immediately cross-checked against security databases, boosting border administration and security.

The majority of Guatemalan ETIAS applications will be handled and granted swiftly. When an ETIAS application is granted, applicants are notified by email.

ETIAS FOR GUATEMALANS – FAQ

Although ETIAS is intended for Guatemalan nationals visiting the Schengen Area for tourism, business, or medical reasons, visitors may participate in a short recreational course or workshop while on vacation in the European Union.

Guatemalan passport holders who desire to pursue formal education, whether at the high school, college, or graduate level, must apply for a European visa. This will be determined by the nation where the foreign citizen desires to finish their education.

If this is the case, make sure to visit the embassy or consulate of the country where you desire to study to obtain information on which sort of visa applies to your unique case and the application procedures.

The ETIAS travel authorization is only valid for tourism, business, and transit in any Schengen member country. Guatemalans planning to work in the European Union must apply for a European visa. This can be accomplished by visiting the embassy or consulate of the nation in which the individual wishes to work and requesting further information.

Guatemalan citizens working in the Schengen Area with an ETIAS risk having their travel authorization withdrawn, as well as being fined and/or deported.

The ETIAS allows Guatemalan citizens to stay for 90 days within a 180-day period. This means that the tourist must leave the Schengen Area within 90 days and stay in a third-party nation for the remaining 180 days. On day 181, the tourist will be permitted another 90-day term during the next 180 days to stay in the European Union.

If a Guatemalan visitor wishes to stay for more than 90 days, he or she must apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate.

Overstaying on an ETIAS travel authorization may result in penalties, deportation, having their ETIAS cancelled, and, in certain cases, being prevented from applying for ETIAS in the future.