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Is there a digital nomad visa in Guatemala? What is the migrant worker residency with a foreign employer?

According to the cited documentsDecision time: not publishedTourism and residence

Minimum income from abroad (art. 11.2)

US$2,000 a month over the past year

In force since Oct 2025IGM-016-2025

There is no category called 'digital nomad' in the text of Agreement IGM-016-2025 (searching the PDF returns neither 'nómada' nor 'digital'). What exists is temporary residency as a migrant worker with a foreign employer (article 11.2): bank statements evidencing remuneration from abroad 'of a minimum amount of two thousand United States dollars per month (US$2,000.00), received over the past year', US$3,000 if dependants accompany the applicant; an apostilled certified public accountant's certification is an alternative; for NGOs and international organizations only an employment certificate plus medical insurance is required; no guarantor; 1–5 years; fees of US$200/300/500. The other sub-categories are the migrant worker with a Guatemalan employer (article 11.1: offer letter plus guarantor, up to five years) and the self-employed worker (article 11.3: a notarial deed setting out the activity, location, start date and projected income, the RTU and authorization to trade). The practical difference from a typical nomad visa: this is a temporary residency with a full file, apostilled background checks, an interview and biometrics, not a simplified entry permit; the actual decision time is not published.

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  • With dependantsUS$3,000 a monthIn forceIGM-016-2025

Sources

  • IGM

    Acuerdo IGM-016-2025, Reglamento de Residencias Guatemaltecas

    igm.gob.gtAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • LexLatin

    Migración en Guatemala: empleador extranjero, nómada digital y trabajador por cuenta propia

    lexlatin.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Living in Guatemala

    IGM residencia nómada digital

    livinginguatemala.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source