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Daniel_T Active member

Member since 10 April 2015

Daniel_TActive member05 May 2020 16:31:49

Hi,

I've been in Guatemala, but I want to know about residency.

Can someone refer me to an abogado who will walk me through it.

--Daniel

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP06 May 2020 16:51:51

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Hi Daniel,

I invite you to check out these two following articles :

- Visas for Guatemala
- Residence permits for Guatemala

Hope that you will find the information you are looking for.

Thanks,

Priscilla
Expat.com team

scn9677 New member

Member since 24 January 2020

scn9677New member02 August 2021 14:23:50

It depends on your age. There are two major steps. Temporary residence and permanent residence. You should go to immigration in Guatemala City and talk to them. They are very pleasant and helpful. You must do the temporary first and then wait for a couple of years before doing the permanent. The steps are the same.

We are pensionados so we could skip the temporary part. You need a immigration migratory form, validation of passport, Criminal background check from your home country and proof of income. The last two must be Apostilléd and officially translated into Spanish. You must submit the paperwork within 6 months of starting.

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