🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇬🇹 Guatemala
Program
Rentista or Pensionado Permanent Residence
Local Name
Residencia Permanente para Rentistas o Pensionados
Type
Passive income
Status
Active
Immediate permanent residence for foreigners with stable, permanent income from abroad, including pensions, rents, or similar passive income.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$1,250/mo
Pension Requirement
$1,250/mo
Application Fee
$400
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
Extra per Dependent
$300
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial Tax System
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
30–180 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
Official IGM guidance under Acuerdo IGM-016-2025 lists permanent residence for rentistas or pensioners with stable permanent foreign income: $1,250/month for the principal applicant plus $300/month per dependent. The one-time residence fee is $400. IGM states that continuity of income must be demonstrated every 5 years and no Guatemalan guarantor is required.
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