Rentista / Pensionado Residence
Territorial — foreign income not taxed. Very low taxes Antigua Guatemala very popular with expats. Low cost. Rich culture. Security varies by region.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Retirement/passive-income residence permit; genuine residence generally required to maintain/renew (~183 days typical) - verify per programme
low confidenceHighlights
- Low cost of living
- Rich cultural heritage
- Popular among expats
- Fast processing time
- Territorial tax benefits
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Political instability could impact residency regulations.
Tax Notes
Guatemala has a territorial tax system, meaning foreign income is not taxed.
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