guatemala

Not Restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Guatemala is permitted but requires coordination with Global Security. All travelers must take the following actions:

Consult Global Security for assistance in assessing and managing the risks associated with a proposed itinerary
Following consultation with Global Security, company personnel can make their own travel bookings through CTREX or authorized travel agencies
Once travel has been booked and confirmed, inform the local Chevron office and Global Security of his/her travel plans in writing
Travelers are advised to utilize the hotel-airport shuttle service or the company-approved transportation provider, Black Car Transport Service, for all business-related trips in Guatemala
- Please contact Black Car Transport Service at least 24 hours in advance

Travelers are advised to utilize the hotel-airport shuttle service or the company-approved transportation provider, Black Car Transport Service, for all business-related trips in Guatemala at least 24 hours in advance (contact shown below).

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Guatemala has some of the highest rates of violence and crime in the region. Gang activity and opportunistic street crime are endemic throughout urban areas, but particularly in Guatemala City.

Public demonstrations and roadblocks occur frequently and can disrupt the ease of travel throughout the country. While most protests are peaceful, some have turned violent in the past.

Travel to Guatemala’s border regions with Mexico should be avoided due to the risks posed by banditry and drug-smuggling activity. Travelers should avoid driving after dark due to poor road conditions, limited police presence and a risk of kidnapping (especially in rural areas).

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Guatemala is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Guatemala should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid walking alone at night, travel in groups when possible
Use ATMs inside secure bank lobbies or hotels
Never leave possessions unattended (even momentarily) in public places including restaurants
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and carrying large amounts of cash
Keep cell phones, tablets, cameras and other valuable electronic devices out of sight
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Use approved car service or call a taxi (radio taxi) ahead of time
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Guatemala

Poor road conditions, limited police presence, and a risk of kidnapping (especially in rural areas) mean that travelers should avoid traveling after dark.

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.