COVID-19 Information
Last updated: January 4, 2023
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
Effective January 5, 2023, at 12:01 am EST, there are new requirements for air passengers 2 years of age and older traveling to the United States from China, Hong Kong, or Macau, and those traveling from Seoul, Toronto, and Vancouver who have been in China, Hong Kong, or Macau in the past 10 days. These passengers, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 2 days before their flight departs. Those who had COVID-19 in the 90 days before their travel to the United States can instead show documentation of recovery from COVID-19. For all other travelers to the United States, a negative COVID-19 test is not required
Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Entry and Exit Requirements
- Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No.
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No.
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No.
Quarantine Information
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
COVID-19 Testing
Testing for US citizens is available at private clinics and hospitals in Guatemala City and in many departments outside of the capital. Antigen testing typically costs between Q150 and Q500. PCR generally testing costs between Q500 and Q1,200, or more depending on turnaround time. Results are emailed within 2 to 48 hours. Public hospitals and laboratories offer antigen testing for symptomatic patients and close contacts without cost but may require long waits and delayed results.
The following list of testing facilities are performing COVID-19 tests. The cost of the test is the sole responsibility of the traveler. Prices are subject to change without notice. Note that this list is not comprehensive and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any particular facility.
GUATEMALA CITY
Hospital Esperanza
6a Avenida 7-49
Zona 10, Guatemala City
Phone: 2415-9000
https://hospitalesperanza.com/
Rapid Antigen: Q275 (1 hour)
Blue Medical
Various Locations – some have 24-hour availability
Phone: 2300-4000
https://www.mibluemedical.com/gt/
PCR: Q595 (6 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q295 (1 hour)
Home Visits: can be scheduled for an additional fee
Hospital Herrera Llerandi
Guatemala City, Zona 10
Phone: 2384-5959
https://www.herrerallerandi.com/
PCR: Q695 (48 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q250
Hospital Centro Medico
Zona 10, Guatemala City
Phone: 2279-4949
https://www.centromedico.com.gt/ubicaciones-2/2017/4/5/centro-medico-zona-10
PCR: Q650 (24-48 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q250
Hospital El Pilar
Zona 15, Guatemala City
Phone: 2279-5000
https://elpilar.gt
PCR: Q950 (24-48 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q275
Laboratorio Clinico Centro Procrea
6 Avenida 7-39, Edificio Las Brisas
Zona 10, Guatemala City
Phone: 2296-6446 – 2296-6447
http://www.centroprocrea.com
Rapid Antigen: Q200 (2 hours)
MyLAB Zona Medica
7 Ave 7-39, Edificio Zona Medica
Zona 9, Guatemala City
Phone: 2509-8887 / 5203-6165
https://mylab.com.gt
PCR: Q522 (same day)
Rapid Antigen: Q150 (1 hour)
Hospital Ángeles
2A Av. 14-74,
Zona 1, Guatemala City
Phone: 2505-8100 ext. 2203
https://hospitalangeles.com.gt/
PCR: Q495 (8 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q149 (2-3 hours)
Biotec
12 Calle 1-25, Edificio Geminis 10
Zona 10, Guatemala City
Phone: 2376-8300
Rapid Antigen: Q250 (1 hour)
ANTIGUA
Hospital de Antigua Pedro de Bethancourt
Aldea San Felipe de Jesus Antigua
Phone: 2279-0937; 7774-1414
https://mspas.gob.gt
No cost but must be exhibiting symptoms
Rapid Antigen and PCR
Laboratorio La Merced
6a. Avenida Norte, Number 56
Phone: 7832-0294
Rapid Antigen: Q200 (1 hour)
Vitalmed
Carretera a Ciudad Vieja, Casa No. 80, Zona 0
Antigua, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.
Phone: 2339-9210. WhatsApp: 3826-8176.
https://vitalmed.com.gt/
PCR Q690 (30 minutos)
Rapid Antigen Q290 (30 minutos)
24 hour service.
SOLOLA
Laboratorio la Asunción
7a. Avenida 11-52, Zona 2
Phone: 7762-3303; 3049-2967
PCR: Q850 (4 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q250 (1 hour)
Home visits. Cost dependent on distance.
PANAJACHEL
Laboratorio la Asunción
Calle el Mercado, Callejon Maria Cruz
Phone: 7762-6268
PCR: Q 850 (4 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q350 (1 hour)
Home visits. Cost dependent on distance.
PUERTO BARRIOS
Hospital Nacional de la Amistad Japon
Final Calle Colonia San Manuel, Santo Tomas de Castilla
Phone: 7932-1818
No cost but must be exhibiting symptoms
Hospital del Carmen
Km. 292 Ruta al Atlantico, Rutal Pto Barrios
Phone: 7873-7578
https://www.hospitaldelcarmen.com.gt
PCR: Q900
Rapid Antigen: Q250
Hospital Nuestra Señora de Fatima
11 Calle 9a. Avenida Esquina
Phone: 7948-8996
PCR: Q750
Rapid Antigen: Q300
HUEHUETENANGO
Hospital Regional de Huehuetenango
Aldea las Lagunas, Zona 10
Phone: 7931-4646
http://www.mspas.got.gt
No cost but must be exhibiting symptoms
Hospital y Laboratorio San Martin
8a. Avenida 3a. Calle Esquina, Zona 4
Phone: 7790-9090; 7790-9004 ext 104
PCR: Q1,200 (2 hours)
Rapid Antigen: Q500 (1 hour)
SAN MARCOS
Hospital San Marcos
5a. Calle 19-222, Zona 5
Phone: 7774-0474
No cost but must be exhibiting symptoms
Laboratorio Alameda
5a. Calle 3-40, Zona 4
San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Phone: 7760-5551
Rapid Antigen: Q390 (2 hours)
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Are vaccines available in Guatemala for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes.
- Guatemala’s national vaccination program is managed by the National Coordination Committee for Vaccination against COVID-19 within the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS). Persons meeting the current criteria as publicized by the MSPAS (see below) may register at https://registrovacunacovid.mspas.gob.gt/mspas/citas/consulta with either a passport or Documento Personal de Identificación (DPI) number.
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
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