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Guatemala
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Guatemala

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Visa Pathways to Guatemala

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Business Visa (Visa de Negocios)
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Business Visa (Visa de Negocios)

Authorization for foreign nationals to enter Guatemala for up to 180 days (extendable by 180 days) to represent a foreign company, attend conferences, negotiate contracts, or explore investment opportunities.

ValidityVaries (Extendable for specified consulting engagement)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Category B — Consular Visa (Category B)
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Category B — Consular Visa (Category B)

Validity90 days
Processing4-6 weeks
CostFree
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Category C — Consulted Visa (Category C)
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Category C — Consulted Visa (Category C)

Validity90 days
Processing6-8 weeks
CostFree
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Consultancy Visa (Visa Consultada para Asesoría Remunerada)
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Consultancy Visa (Visa Consultada para Asesoría Remunerada)

Granted to foreigners entering Guatemala to provide professional consultation or paid advisory services on behalf of a foreign entity.

ValidityDetermined by authorization
ProcessingVaries
Cost25 USD
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Dependent Residence (Residencia de Dependiente)
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Dependent Residence (Residencia de Dependiente)

Residence status for family members (spouse, children under 25) of principal visa holders, with automatic work authorization under the 2025 immigration reform.

ValidityMatches principal
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Official Visa (Visa Oficial)
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Official Visa (Visa Oficial)

This visa is generally reserved for individuals traveling on official government business who do not hold diplomatic status.

ValidityDetermined by the duration of the official mission
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Permanent Residence – Central American (Residencia Permanente – Centroamericano)
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Permanent Residence – Central American (Residencia Permanente – Centroamericano)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for citizens of Central American countries who have held temporary residence in Guatemala for at least one year.

ValidityVaries (No time limit; renewable indefinitely)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Permanent Residence – Family of Guatemalan (Residencia Permanente – Familiar de Guatemalteco)
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Permanent Residence – Family of Guatemalan (Residencia Permanente – Familiar de Guatemalteco)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for foreign relatives within legal degrees of kinship of Guatemalan nationals, including parents of Guatemalan children.

ValidityVaries (No time limit; renewable indefinitely)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Permanent Residence – Long-term Resident (Residencia Permanente – Residente de 5+ Años)
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Permanent Residence – Long-term Resident (Residencia Permanente – Residente de 5+ Años)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence granted to foreigners who have maintained legal temporary residence in Guatemala for five or more consecutive years.

ValidityVaries (No time limit; renewable indefinitely)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Permanent Residence – Retiree/Rentier (Residencia Permanente – Pensionado/Rentista)
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Permanent Residence – Retiree/Rentier (Residencia Permanente – Pensionado/Rentista)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Immediate permanent residency for foreigners with proven continuous passive income or pension of at least US$1,250/month, plus US$300 per dependent.

ValidityVaries (No time limit; renewable indefinitely)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Permanent Residence – Spousal (Residencia Permanente – Matrimonio/Unión de Hecho)
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Permanent Residence – Spousal (Residencia Permanente – Matrimonio/Unión de Hecho)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for foreigners married to or in a registered de facto union with a Guatemalan citizen for one year or more.

ValidityVaries (No time limit; renewable indefinitely)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Permanent Residency for Rentistas or Pensionados
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Permanent Residency for Rentistas or Pensionados

ValidityIndefinite (Permanent Residency)
Processing3-8 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Athlete or Artist (Residencia Temporal – Deportista o Artista)
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Temporary Residence – Athlete or Artist (Residencia Temporal – Deportista o Artista)

Temporary residence for foreign athletes or artists participating in cultural events, sports competitions, or artistic performances in Guatemala.

ValidityVaries (Duration determined on case-by-case basis)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Temporary Residence – Investor (Residencia Temporal – Inversionista)
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Temporary Residence – Investor (Residencia Temporal – Inversionista)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence for foreigners making a qualifying investment in economic activities in Guatemala, with option to include family dependents as subordinate applicants.

ValidityVaries (Duration determined on case-by-case basis)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Temporary Residence – Migrant Worker (Residencia Temporal – Trabajador Migrante)
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Temporary Residence – Migrant Worker (Residencia Temporal – Trabajador Migrante)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence for foreigners employed by a Guatemalan company, requiring a work permit from the Ministry of Labor and a valid job offer, granted for 1-5 years.

ValidityVaries (Duration determined on case-by-case basis)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Temporary Residence – Religious Minister (Residencia Temporal – Ministro de Culto Religioso)
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Temporary Residence – Religious Minister (Residencia Temporal – Ministro de Culto Religioso)

Temporary residence for religious leaders and ministers entering Guatemala to perform religious functions and activities, valid for up to 2 years.

ValidityVaries (Duration determined on case-by-case basis)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Temporary Residence – Remote Worker (Residencia Temporal – Trabajador Remoto)
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Temporary Residence – Remote Worker (Residencia Temporal – Trabajador Remoto)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residency (effective Oct 2025) for foreign nationals working remotely for non-Guatemalan employers, with USD 2,000/month income (USD 3,000 with dependents).

ValidityUp to 5 years
Processing2-4 months
Cost25 USD
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Temporary Residence – Researcher/Scientist (Residencia Temporal – Investigador o Científico Intelectual)
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Temporary Residence – Researcher/Scientist (Residencia Temporal – Investigador o Científico Intelectual)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence for professionals conducting academic research, scientific investigations, or intellectual work in Guatemala under a work or service contract.

ValidityVaries (Duration determined on case-by-case basis)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Temporary Residence – Self-Employed (Residencia Temporal – Trabajador Independiente)
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Temporary Residence – Self-Employed (Residencia Temporal – Trabajador Independiente)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

New dedicated residence category (2025 reform) for self-employed foreigners in Guatemala, requiring a sworn declaration of economic activity.

ValidityVaries (Duration determined on case-by-case basis)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Temporary Residence – Student (Residencia Temporal – Estudiante)
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Temporary Residence – Student (Residencia Temporal – Estudiante)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence for foreigners enrolled at recognized Guatemalan educational institutions, granted for the duration of the academic cycle or university program.

ValidityVaries (Duration determined on case-by-case basis)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Tourist Visa (Visa de Turista/Viajero)
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Tourist Visa (Visa de Turista/Viajero)

This visa is for individuals from Category B or C countries visiting for tourism, leisure, or personal purposes.

Validity3 to 6 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Tourist/Visitor Entry (Visa-Exempt)
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Tourist/Visitor Entry (Visa-Exempt)

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Transit Permission (Tránsito)
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Transit Permission (Tránsito)

Same-day transit authorization for visa-required nationals passing through Guatemala with confirmed onward travel tickets without leaving the airport.

Validity1 day
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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VD — Diplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática)
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VD — Diplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática)

Visa issued exclusively by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for accredited diplomats and their families assigned to diplomatic missions in Guatemala, valid for one year.

Validity1 year
Processing5-10 business days
CostFree
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