Which other temporary residency categories exist: self-employed, student, artists, researchers, clergy?

The IGM also publishes these temporary residencies. Self-employed worker (a variant of the migrant-worker residency): a notarial sworn statement on the activities to be carried out, an RTU registration certificate and authorization to carry out commercial activities; 1 year: US$200, 2 years: US$300, 3 to 5 years: US$500. Student: current enrollment or acceptance letter from the educational institution and proof of financial means (own, from a relative, or a scholarship); US$100 for each year of residency authorized, with validity tied to the length of the school cycle or university course. Artists and athletes: degrees, diplomas or awards proving their standing; athletes, a certificate of membership in an accredited federation or sports body (the Reglamento de Residencias Guatemaltecas, Acuerdo IGM-016-2025, adds a certified copy of the assembly minute approving their hiring); artists, an offer letter from the contracting person or entity and an updated Guatemalan guarantor certificate (generally the contracting party); US$200/300/500, for the term of the contract up to a maximum of 5 years. Intellectuals, researchers and scientists: documents proving their qualification in their field, a current contract with the relevant entity and an updated Guatemalan guarantor certificate, the guarantor usually being the contracting institution; US$200/300/500. Ministers of religion: a letter signed by the highest religious authority in Guatemala and proof of the religious entity's legal personality (except the Catholic Church); US$50 as a one-time payment for the authorized period, with no Guatemalan guarantor required. According to the IGM, most residencies also require a general set of documents (application form, original valid passport with a complete certified copy, criminal and police record certificates, certificate of migratory movements showing the last entry) and proof of payment of the US$25 application fee.