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Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Guatemala?

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Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa to enter Guatemala. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Papua New Guinea vs Guatemala: passport comparison

Papua New Guinea

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #115 · mobility 94.7

Guatemala

79

visa-free countries

Global rank: #73 · mobility 138.6
23

countries both Papua New Guinea and Guatemala can enter visa-free together

Papua New Guinea + Guatemala: passport compatibility

58%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Papua New Guinea and Guatemala travel together — by entry type:

23 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
29 both need a visa
82 access differs

Where Papua New Guinea and Guatemala can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

How the entry rule changed: Papua New Guinea → Guatemala

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Papua New Guinea → Guatemala rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Papua New Guinea passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Papua New Guinea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Guatemala

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa to enter Guatemala. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Papua New Guinea or Guatemala?
The Guatemala passport is stronger: 79 visa-free countries versus 38. Global rank: Papua New Guinea #115, Guatemala #73.
Where can Papua New Guinea and Guatemala citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 23 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Guatemala?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Papua New Guinea and Guatemala?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Papua New Guinea passport ranking

Where else the Papua New Guinea passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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