# 🇬🇹 Guatemala — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Guatemala from VisaPassage.
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18 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

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## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Guatemala Tourist or Traveler Visa (Category C / Visa Consultada) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | $50 | — | 30 days |
| Guatemala Visa for Paid Consulting or Advisory Activity (Category C) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | $50 | — | 30 days |

- **Guatemala Tourist or Traveler Visa (Category C / Visa Consultada)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport validity certification, Criminal and police record certificate, Guatemalan guarantor, Round-trip transport ticket, Proof of trip purpose, Passport photographs (+1 more) · Rights: Family: Family members may apply as a family unit but each needs their own visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Visa for Paid Consulting or Advisory Activity (Category C)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Service-requirement letter, Criminal and police record certificate, Guatemalan guarantor, Passport photographs, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Limited to the specific paid consulting/advisory assignment that justified the visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Student | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $100 | — | — |

- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Student** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Proof of enrolment, Proof of economic solvency, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Study: Authorised to study for the duration of the programme; renewable for the whole study period. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Migrant Worker (Foreign Employer / Remote Work) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Self-Employed Worker | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Migrant Worker (Guatemalan Employer) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |

- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Migrant Worker (Foreign Employer / Remote Work)** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Proof of foreign-source income, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Work is for the foreign employer abroad; lawful activity in Guatemala permitted as a resident. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants admitted under Art. 27; income requirement rises to US$3,000/month. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Self-Employed Worker** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Notarized sworn declaration of activity, RTU registration, Commercial activity authorisation, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Authorised to carry on the declared self-employed/commercial activity. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants admitted under the migrant-worker rules. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Migrant Worker (Guatemalan Employer)** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Job-offer letter, Guatemalan guarantor certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Authorised to work; a Ministry of Labour work permit must be presented within 3 months and renewed yearly. · Study: Residents may carry out lawful activities, including study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants admitted under Art. 27 in the same status as the principal. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residencia temporal - Rentista | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Investor | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |

- **Residencia temporal - Rentista** — Temporary residence (Reglamento de Residencias 008-2022) for foreigners with continuous documented foreign income of at least US$1,000/month plus US$200 per dependent; permanent residence available with US$1,250/month; no local work rights as rentista; overlaps with pensionado route. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Investor** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Notarized sworn declaration of investment, Proof of qualifying investment, Source of funds, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: May manage and operate the qualifying investment/business. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Economic dependants admitted under the migrant-worker rules. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Guatemala Permanent Residence - Rentista or Pensionado | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $400 | — | — |

- **Guatemala Permanent Residence - Rentista or Pensionado** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Proof of foreign income, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Study: Permanent residents may study and undertake lawful activities. · Residency: This IS permanent residence (indefinite); naturalisation possible after 5 years of residence. · Family: Spouse, single children and minors included with +US$300/month each. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Guatemala Permanent Residence - Family of a Guatemalan Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $700 | — | — |
| Guatemala Permanent Residence - Spouse / Civil Partner of a Guatemalan | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $700 | — | — |
| Guatemala Naturalisation (Naturalizacion Concesiva) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Guatemala Permanent Residence - Family of a Guatemalan Citizen** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Family relationship certificates, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may carry out lawful activities, including paid work. · Study: May study. · Residency: This IS permanent residence; opens a route to naturalisation. · Family: Available to relatives within the legal degrees of kinship of the Guatemalan. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Permanent Residence - Spouse / Civil Partner of a Guatemalan** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Marriage/union certificate, Guatemalan spouse's birth certificate, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may carry out lawful activities, including paid work. · Study: May study. · Residency: This IS permanent residence; spouses of Guatemalans may seek naturalisation under the Nationality Law. · Family: Based on the marriage/union to a Guatemalan; children may qualify via Art. 78(c). · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Naturalisation (Naturalizacion Concesiva)** — Key documents: Naturalisation petition form, IGM permanent residence, RENAP foreigner-domiciliary certificate, Nationality certificate, Proof of residence continuity, Proof of good conduct and means of living · Rights: Work: Naturalised citizens have full civil rights. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: This is the citizenship step beyond permanent residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gdg.gob.gt

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Intellectuals, Researchers and Scientists | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Athletes and Artists | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Ministers of Religion | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $50 | — | — |
| Guatemala Temporary Residence - Refugees and Political Asylees | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $50 | — | — |
| Guatemala Permanent Residence - After Five Years of Temporary Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $700 | — | — |
| Guatemala Permanent Residence - Central Americans | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $500 | — | — |

- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Intellectuals, Researchers and Scientists** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Proof of qualification, Current contract, Guatemalan guarantor certificate, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Work limited to the contracted research/academic activity. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants admitted under Art. 27. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Athletes and Artists** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Proof of athlete/artist status, Federation/contract approval, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Work limited to the approved sporting or artistic engagement. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants admitted under Art. 27. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Ministers of Religion** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Religious authority letter, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Religious ministry only. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants admitted under Art. 27. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Temporary Residence - Refugees and Political Asylees** — Key documents: Application form, Refugee/asylee status resolution, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Recognised refugees/asylees may carry out lawful activities in Guatemala. · Study: May study as residents. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members of recognised refugees may be included. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Permanent Residence - After Five Years of Temporary Residence** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Proof of 5 years temporary residence, Sworn declaration of activity, Guatemalan guarantor certificate, Criminal/police record certificate, Migratory movement certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may carry out lawful activities, including paid work. · Study: May study. · Residency: This IS permanent residence; naturalisation possible thereafter (5 years' residence for non-Central Americans). · Family: Dependants may be added where prior status was migrant worker or investor. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt
- **Guatemala Permanent Residence - Central Americans** — Key documents: Residence application form, Passport, Central American birth certificate, Sworn declaration of activity, Proof of 1 year temporary residence, Criminal/police record certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may carry out lawful activities, including paid work. · Study: May study. · Residency: This IS permanent residence; Central Americans enjoy a privileged naturalisation regime. · Family: Family members generally apply under their own category. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: igm.gob.gt

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