Guatemala Rentista and Pensionado Visa
$3700.00
🇬🇹 Guatemala Rentista Visa – Live in Guatemala with Passive Income
The Guatemala Rentista Visa is perfect for foreigners with stable passive income who want to live in Guatemala without working locally. Whether you’re a retiree, investor, or someone with foreign income, this visa lets you enjoy Guatemala’s low cost of living and beautiful climate while securing your long-term residency.
✔️ Leads to Permanent Residency & Citizenship
✔️ No Local Employment Required
✔️ Enjoy Guatemala’s Culture & Lifestyle
🛂 Eligibility – Who Can Apply?
✔️ You have a reliable foreign income of at least $1,250 USD/month
✔️ Your income comes from pensions, retirement funds, rental income, dividends, or investments
✔️ You do NOT need to work in Guatemala
If you meet these conditions, you can apply for the Guatemala Rentista Visa!
📑 Application Process & Required Documents
📌 1. Proof of Income
✔️ Pension statements, bank statements, or rental/investment income proof.
✔️ Documents must be translated into Spanish & apostilled if issued abroad.
📌 2. Valid Passport
✔️ Must be current with sufficient validity.
📌 3. Health Certificate
✔️ A medical certificate from an accredited doctor, issued within 3 months before applying.
📌 4. Police Record
✔️ A clean criminal record from your home country + any country where you’ve lived for more than 2 years in the last 5 years.
📌 5. Birth Certificate
✔️ An original copy (apostilled and translated if not in Spanish).
✅ Benefits of the Guatemala Rentista Visa
✔️ Leads to Permanent Residency – After 5 years, you can apply for Guatemalan citizenship.
✔️ No Local Job Needed – Live in Guatemala without working for a local company.
✔️ Lower Cost of Living – Enjoy affordable housing, healthcare, and lifestyle.
✔️ Stable Residency Status – Unlike temporary visas, the Rentista Visa provides long-term stability.
💰 Financial Considerations
💵 Annual Foreigner Fee – $40 USD per year.
💼 Tax System – Guatemala has a territorial tax system, meaning:
You only pay taxes on income earned in Guatemala.
Foreign income is NOT taxed (though you may still have tax obligations in your home country).
🌎 Living in Guatemala – What to Expect
🏡 Rights as a Resident – Open bank accounts, own property, start a business, and apply for mortgages.
🌤️ Amazing Climate – Known as the "Land of Eternal Spring", Guatemala offers comfortable weather year-round.
🎭 Rich Culture & Heritage – Experience Mayan traditions, colonial cities, and breathtaking landscapes.
⚠️ Challenges & Things to Consider
🛃 Bureaucracy – The visa process involves paperwork, translations, and government approvals, which can take time.
🗣️ Spanish Language – Spanish is widely spoken, so learning basic Spanish will help with daily life and legal matters.
🚀 Start Your Guatemala Rentista Visa Application Today!
📌 What We Offer:
✔️ Full assistance with document preparation & translations
✔️ Expert legal guidance throughout the process
✔️ Step-by-step support to ensure a successful application
📞 Not ready yet? Book a consultation with us, and we’ll help you plan your move!
