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Temporary residence visa for professional artists, musicians, performers, and cultural professionals. Valid up to 5 years for performance and artistic work in Guatemala.

Temporary residence visa for professional athletes and sports performers. Valid up to 5 years for participation in sporting events and professional athletic activities.

Short-term visa for business consultants and advisory professionals providing consulting services to Guatemalan organizations. For citizens of Category C countries requiring consular interview.

Short-term visa for business representatives and business visitors. Valid for 180 days with single extension possible. Requires evidence of business relationship and company documentation.

Recently introduced visa for remote workers employed by foreign companies. Requires proof of remote work authorization and minimum monthly income of USD 3,000.

Direct permanent residency pathway for spouses and partners of Guatemalan citizens, and parents of children born in Guatemala. Bypasses two-year temporary residency requirement.

Temporary residence visa for foreign investors making capital investment in Guatemala. Minimum investment USD 60,000-100,000. Valid up to 5 years with pathway to permanent residency.

Standard temporary residency visa issued as general temporary residence permit. Valid for renewable 6-month periods with pathway to permanent residency after 2 years.

Visa for individuals fleeing persecution due to political opinion, religion, nationality, or other protected grounds. Guatemala's asylum process is underdeveloped with significant backlog.

Visa for ordained clergy, missionaries, and religious workers serving religious institutions in Guatemala. Valid up to 5 years.

Visa for retirees and pensioners receiving guaranteed monthly income from abroad. Direct pathway to permanent residency with minimum monthly income requirement of USD 1,250.

Visa for academic researchers, scientists, and scholars conducting research in Guatemala. Valid up to 5 years for intellectual and scientific activities.

Visa for international students studying at accredited educational institutions in Guatemala. Renewable annually as long as student status is maintained.

Visa-free entry for citizens of 83 Category A countries including USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and most European nations. Valid for 90 days within any 180-day period with visa-exempt status.

Single or multiple entry tourist visa for citizens of Category C countries requiring consular interviews (e.g., China, Venezuela). Valid for 90 days.

Extension of initial 90-day tourist visa for an additional 90-day period. Can be renewed multiple times while remaining in Guatemala.

Transit visa for travelers passing through Guatemala to another destination. Available for Category B and C country citizens who need to leave airport during layover.

Temporary residence visa for foreign workers employed in Guatemala. Requires job offer and employer sponsorship. Available for 1, 2, or 3-5 year periods.