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Which other routes lead to permanent residency: marriage, family ties, Central Americans, five years as temporary resident?

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Permanent residency by marriage/common-law union or family tie

US$700 one-time

2026IGM

The IGM publishes four further routes to permanent residency: marriage or common-law union with a Guatemalan of at least 1 year's standing (RENAP certificates; US$700); family tie to a Guatemalan (RENAP kinship certificates; US$700); people born in Central America with at least 1 year of temporary residency (apostilled birth certificate plus the temporary residency resolution; US$500); and 5 years as a temporary resident (certification of the 5 years plus a notarial record and a guarantor; US$700, or US$500 for Central Americans). The fees are one-off and come on top of the US$25 application fee.

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  • Permanent residency for those born in Central AmericaUS$500 one-time2026IGM
  • Permanent residency after 5 years as a temporary residentUS$700US$500 Central Americans2026IGM

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  • IGM

    Residencias permanentes

    • Permanent residency by marriage/common-law union or family tie
    • Permanent residency for those born in Central America
    • Permanent residency after 5 years as a temporary resident
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