Guatemala
All Visa Pathways(27 visas)
GuatemalaBusiness 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.
GuatemalaCategory B — Consular Visa (Category B)
Consular visa for Category B nationals without a visa-exemption agreement, often waived for holders of valid US, Canadian, Mexican, or Schengen visas, valid 90 days.
GuatemalaCategory C — Consulted Visa (Category C)
Rigorously screened consular visa for nationals of designated countries requiring consultation with Guatemalan security authorities, valid 90 days.
GuatemalaConsultancy 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.
GuatemalaDependent 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.
GuatemalaHumanitarian Stay (Permanencia por Razones Humanitarias)
Temporary stay status for foreigners entering Guatemala due to natural disasters, medical emergencies, armed conflict, sexual violence, or domestic abuse situations.
GuatemalaOfficial Visa (Visa Oficial)
This visa is generally reserved for individuals traveling on official government business who do not hold diplomatic status.
GuatemalaPermanent Residence - Central American (Residencia Permanente - Centroamericano)
Permanent residence for citizens of Central American countries who have held temporary residence in Guatemala for at least one year.
GuatemalaPermanent Residence - Family of Guatemalan (Residencia Permanente - Familiar de Guatemalteco)
Permanent residence for foreign relatives within legal degrees of kinship of Guatemalan nationals, including parents of Guatemalan children.
GuatemalaPermanent Residence - Long-term Resident (Residencia Permanente - Residente de 5+ Años)
Permanent residence granted to foreigners who have maintained legal temporary residence in Guatemala for five or more consecutive years.
GuatemalaPermanent Residence - Retiree/Rentier (Residencia Permanente - Pensionado/Rentista)
Immediate permanent residency for foreigners with proven continuous passive income or pension of at least US$1,250/month, plus US$300 per dependent.
GuatemalaPermanent Residence - Spousal (Residencia Permanente - Matrimonio/Unión de Hecho)
Permanent residence for foreigners married to or in a registered de facto union with a Guatemalan citizen for one year or more.
GuatemalaPermanent Residency for Rentistas or Pensionados
Indefinite residency category for retirees and individuals with stable foreign passive income of at least $1,250 monthly, plus $300 per dependent, in Guatemala.
GuatemalaPolitical Asylum (Asilo Político Territorial)
Territorial political asylum granted to foreigners facing political persecution in their country of origin, processed by Guatemala's National Migration Authority.
GuatemalaRefugee Status (Condición de Refugiado)
Protection status granted by the National Migration Authority to foreigners fleeing persecution, armed conflict, or generalized violence in their country of origin under international conventions.
GuatemalaTemporary 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.
GuatemalaTemporary Residence - Investor (Residencia Temporal - Inversionista)
Temporary residence for foreigners making a qualifying investment in economic activities in Guatemala, with option to include family dependents as subordinate applicants.
GuatemalaTemporary Residence - Migrant Worker (Residencia Temporal - Trabajador Migrante)
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.
GuatemalaTemporary 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.
GuatemalaTemporary Residence - Remote Worker (Residencia Temporal - Trabajador Remoto)
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).
GuatemalaTemporary Residence - Researcher/Scientist (Residencia Temporal - Investigador o Científico Intelectual)
Temporary residence for professionals conducting academic research, scientific investigations, or intellectual work in Guatemala under a work or service contract.
GuatemalaTemporary Residence - Self-Employed (Residencia Temporal - Trabajador Independiente)
New dedicated residence category (2025 reform) for self-employed foreigners in Guatemala, requiring a sworn declaration of economic activity.
GuatemalaTemporary Residence - Student (Residencia Temporal - Estudiante)
Temporary residence for foreigners enrolled at recognized Guatemalan educational institutions, granted for the duration of the academic cycle or university program.
GuatemalaTourist Visa (Visa de Turista/Viajero)
This visa is for individuals from Category B or C countries visiting for tourism, leisure, or personal purposes.
GuatemalaTourist/Visitor Entry (Visa-Exempt)
Visa-free entry stamp for Category A nationals visiting Guatemala for tourism, family visits, or business up to 90 days under the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
GuatemalaTransit Permission (Tránsito)
Same-day transit authorization for visa-required nationals passing through Guatemala with confirmed onward travel tickets without leaving the airport.
GuatemalaVD — 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.