Guatemala travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on May 11, 2025, 4:22 a.m.
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Stop all non-essential travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays

April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.

Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.

Alert regarding measles overseas

March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.

[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases

Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Alert: Shooting and murder incident in Zona 10, Guatemala City

May 9, 2025, 7 a.m.
On Wednesday, the 7th, a shooting and murder occurred on a street in Zona 10 of Guatemala City.

Time: 19:30 Location: 1 avenida y 15 calle, Zona 10 (link to the crime scene map)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/14%C2%B035'48.9%22N+90%C2%B030'57.7%22W/@14.596924,-90.5186129,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d14.596924!4d-90.516038?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Victim: Guatemalan man, 27 years old (deceased)
According to reports, four assailants ambushed the victim, who was driving a vehicle, and shot him to death.
The perpetrator is still on the run. It is highly likely that the crime was aimed directly at the victim, and the investigation is still ongoing.

If you find yourself in such a situation, please flee the scene as quickly as possible. If this is difficult, please ensure your own safety by lying down on the ground or hiding quietly in a safe place.

A recent trend is that violent crimes are occurring at all times of the day and night, even in areas of Guatemala City that are considered relatively safe.
In order to avoid becoming involved in such incidents, please be sure to always be vigilant and be aware of changes in your surroundings, such as the atmosphere of the city, the number of pedestrians, and the volume of vehicle traffic.

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Embassy of Japan in Guatemala Tel: 2382-7300 (main)

Alert: Shooting and murder incident in Zona 10, Guatemala City

May 6, 2025, 6:05 a.m.
A shooting and murder occurred on a street in Zona 10 of Guatemala City in the early hours of Saturday, the 3rd.

Time: Around 5:30 p.m. Location: 1 avenida y 13 calle, Zona 10 (link to the crime scene map)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/13+Calle+126,+Cdad.+de+Guatemala+01010/@14.5995021,-90.5156156,21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8589a3c55bee0fb1:0x669257efad48b1ee!8m2!3d14.5994939!4d-90.5154742!16s%2Fg%2F11spnpw5l2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Victim: Guatemalan woman, 20 years old (deceased)
According to reports, as the victim was leaving a nightclub, a single assailant ambushed her and fired multiple shots from a handgun, shooting her to death.
The perpetrator is still on the run. It is highly likely that the crime was aimed directly at the victim, and the investigation is still ongoing.

If you find yourself in such a situation, please flee the scene as quickly as possible. If this is difficult, please ensure your own safety by lying down on the ground or hiding quietly in a safe place.

A recent trend is that violent crimes are occurring at all times of the day and night, even in areas of Guatemala City that are considered relatively safe.
In order to avoid becoming involved in such incidents, please be sure to always be vigilant and be aware of changes in your surroundings, such as the atmosphere of the city, the number of pedestrians, and the volume of vehicle traffic.

・This email has been sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and Tabi-Regi.
・If you have signed up for TabiRegi and would like to change or stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving them at the URL below.
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In order to protect your family, friends and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of 3 months or more) or register for a Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

Embassy of Japan in Guatemala Tel: 2382-7300 (main)

Road closures in Guatemala

April 29, 2025, 3:35 a.m.
According to reports, as of 12:00 p.m. on the 28th, road closures due to protests have been confirmed on major roads in various areas. There is a possibility that demonstrations, road closures, and traffic jams will increase in the future. For your safety, please do not approach or force your way through areas where these are taking place.
When going out, please collect the latest information, reconfirm your travel route and means of transportation, and take sufficient precautions, such as changing your plans if necessary. In addition, when major roads are closed, detours are often poorly maintained and prone to traffic accidents, so please be careful when deciding to detour. If you are affected by a disaster, please contact the following contact information.
○ Location Please see the links below. (These are SNS links. You can check the list of blockade locations and their status on a map.)
https://t.co/U9oxwp5U6H
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In order to protect your family, friends and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please tell your acquaintances, business travelers and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register for a Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

Embassy of Japan in Guatemala Tel: 2382-7300 (main)