What are the visa & residency requirements in Guatemala?

We asked people about the visa & residency requirements in Guatemala, they wrote...

"You are allowed to stay in country 90 days before you have to exit country and renew. El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua don't count. So most folks go to Mexico. It is also possible to pay someone to take your passport to the border and get you stamped out and back in. There are people who have lived here for many years doing exactly this. Residency is complex (like almost every country) but if you can qualify as a permanent resident (pensionista) you can obtain citizenship and passport in five years," said another in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

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"In order to visit Guatemala, foreign nationals must obtain a visa prior to their arrival. The process of applying for a visa involves submitting an application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, and the applicable visa fee. Depending on the purpose of the visit, additional documents may be required. In order to obtain residency in Guatemala, foreign nationals must submit an application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, and the applicable fee. They must also provide proof of financial stability, a criminal background check, and a medical certificate. Depending on the type of residency, additional documents may be required. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a residency card, which must be renewed every two years," explained one expat who made the move to Guatemala.