Practical info for Guatemala
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Single emergency numberaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026911
- Single emergency numberaccording to the French embassy, 11/03/2026936
- Policeaccording to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026110
- Policeaccording to the French embassy, 11/03/2026911
- Medical emergenciesaccording to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026122
- Medical emergenciesaccording to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026123
- Medical emergenciesaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026125
- Medical emergenciesaccording to the French embassy, 11/03/2026911
- Fire brigadeaccording to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026122
- Fire brigadeaccording to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026123
- Fire brigadeaccording to the French embassy, 11/03/2026911
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy Guatemala CityEmbassy
- Address
- Edificio Torre Internacional, Nivel 11, 16 Calle 0-55, Zona 10 Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/guatemala/british-embassy-guatemala-city
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/08/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these areas.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Quetzal (GTQ).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for GTQ.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC-06:00, −6 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Guatemala for up to 3 months. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well. Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Claro (Sirocco, Airalo); Tigo (Sirocco, Airalo); movistar (Sirocco); TIGO/COMCEL (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Guatemala
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Guatemala?
Single emergency number: 911 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026) ; Single emergency number: 936 (according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026) ; Police: 110 (according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026) ; Police: 911 (according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 122 (according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 123 (according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 125 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 911 (according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026) ; Fire brigade: 122 (according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 09/10/2026) ; Fire brigade: 123 (according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/08/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026) ; Fire brigade: 911 (according to the French embassy, 11/03/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Guatemala?
British Embassy Guatemala City, Edificio Torre Internacional, Nivel 11, 16 Calle 0-55, Zona 10 Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Guatemala?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/08/2026.
What is the travel advice for Guatemala?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these areas.
What currency is used in Guatemala?
Currency: Quetzal (GTQ). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for GTQ.
What is the time difference in Guatemala?
Local time: UTC-06:00, −6 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Guatemala?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Guatemala for up to 3 months. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well. Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.”
Which mobile networks operate in Guatemala?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Claro (Sirocco, Airalo); Tigo (Sirocco, Airalo); movistar (Sirocco); TIGO/COMCEL (Sirocco).