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8. Immigration: Guatemala

Immigration in Guatemala: the three ordinary statuses of the 2016 Código de Migración (visitor, temporary resident and permanent resident), the visa categories by nationality, the 2025 residence regulation with its tests for migrant workers, remote earners paid from abroad, investors, pensioners and rentiers, the Ministry of Labor work permit an employer needs for foreign staff, the IGM fee schedule and the fines and annual obligations that keep a residence alive, each tied to the official text. Argentine nationals enter Guatemala visa free; the Argentine side of residence and work rules is covered in The Argentine Thread guide.

Investor view. Visa free entry for most investor home countries, a US$100,000 investor residence and online work permits decided in 20 business days make it practical to bring in managers and capital, which supports investment and growth.

• Immigration in Guatemala: visitor stays, temporary residence for workers, investors and remote earners, permanent residence for pensioners, and the labor ministry work permitGuatemala's Código de Migración of 2016 gives foreigners three ordinary statuses: visitor (up to 90 days, extendable once), temporary resident (one to five years, for migrant workers, investors, stude

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