The Electronic Regional Traveler’s Affidavit (RTA, or DJRV, for its initials in Spanish), more commonly known as the entry and exit form (in spanish: «Declaración Jurada del Viajero») is mandatory …
- The Regional Traveler’s Affidavit is a form that must be completed by anyone entering or leaving Guatemala
- This form aims to comply with customs regulations, ensuring that any goods, merchandise, or cash subject to taxes or restrictions are properly declared.
The Electronic Regional Traveler’s Affidavit (RTA, or DJRV, for its initials in Spanish), more commonly known as the entry and exit form (in spanish: «Declaración Jurada del Viajero») is mandatory and facilitates transparency when declaring goods, cash, and transported merchandise.
Here’s the link, in case you’re in a hurry.
What is the Regional Traveler’s Affidavit, the form to enter and leave Guatemala?
The DJRV is a form that must be completed by anyone entering or leaving Guatemala.
This document aims to comply with customs regulations, ensuring that any goods, merchandise, or cash subject to taxes or restrictions are properly declared.
Traditionally, the DJRV was filled out in paper format. Now, the electronic version allows travelers to complete it from any device with internet access.
Homepage of the Traveler’s Affidavit on the SAT portal.
It’s available 24/7, reduces the completion time from 10 to 4 minutes, and can be filled out before arriving at the airport.
According to the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT) and the Guatemalan Migration Institute (IGM), unlike the paper version—where passengers had to fill out 29 fields—the electronic version reduces it to 18, 11 of which are auto-filled.
What is the RTA for?
This mandatory electronic form is essential for:
- Declaring goods or merchandise you are carrying that are not part of your personal luggage.
- Reporting if you are carrying cash or equivalents exceeding US$10,000.
- Avoiding issues at customs and immigration checkpoints when entering or leaving the country, by complying with Guatemalan and Central American regulations.
- Ensuring you are not transporting restricted or prohibited goods without the necessary documentation, such as live animals, firearms, or unprocessed food products.
How to fill out the electronic form
The process is simple and can be done before arriving at the airport, port, or international terminal. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Access the form
You can access the form through the SAT Portal or by scanning the QR code available at airlines or checkpoints. From the portal, select the option Declaración Jurada Regional de Viajero Electrónica.
You can also access it through this QR or directly at this link:
2. Personal information and travel details
Fill in your personal information, such as passport number, flight, and destination. If traveling with your family, be sure to include information about your travel companions (spouse and minor children). If you’re carrying merchandise, you must specify its value and nature.
3. Information verification
It’s important to carefully review the information before submitting, as you won’t be able to modify it once saved.
Once completed, you’ll receive a QR code and a declaration number via email.
This code is essential, as authorities will ask for it at the airport before boarding your flight or upon arrival in Guatemalan territory.
4. Form presentation
On your travel day, you may be asked to present your QR code at customs or immigration checkpoints. Make sure to have it readily available to avoid delays.
Tutorials and informational videos:
- What is the process for filling out the electronic Regional Traveler’s Affidavit?
- How to fill out the Regional Traveler’s Affidavit?
- What do I need to declare? And where can I find the Regional Traveler’s Affidavit?
Disclaimer: this content has been translated using artificial intelligence and has been reviewed by the Agencia Ocote team.
