Guatemala•North AmericaOrdinary Temporary Residency (Residencia Ordinaria Provisional)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30 days
Application Fee
25 USD
Stay Duration
6 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Standard temporary residency visa issued as general temporary residence permit. Valid for renewable 6-month periods with pathway to permanent residency after 2 years.
Ordinary Temporary Residency is the standard residency visa available to foreigners seeking to establish temporary residence in Guatemala. It provides a renewable 6-month stay with opportunity to extend indefinitely or apply for permanent residency after 2 years.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current and valid
Proof of economic solvency
Bank statements or proof of income
Police clearance
From home country
Health certificate
Medical clearance
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or property ownership
Sponsor Documents
Guarantor letter
Notarized from Guatemalan guarantor
Guarantor identification
Cédula or ID from guarantor
Proof of guarantor residence
Address confirmation
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency after 2 years
- Renewable indefinitely
- Affordable renewal fee
- Standard residency status
Considerations
- Requires Guatemalan guarantor
- Short initial validity (6 months)
- Frequent renewal required
- Guarantor must be updated
Application Process
Prepare residency file
Compile documentation for residency application
Submit to immigration
File ordinary temporary residency application
Provide guarantor
Identify Guatemalan citizen or resident guarantor
Pay fee
Pay USD 25 fee
Await processing
IGM reviews application
Receive visa
Temporary residency visa issued
Application Forms
Ordinary Temporary Residency Application
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