Rentista Residence (Residencia de Rentista)
Rentista Residence is a residence route in Guatemala (אמצעים עצמאיים). Stable passive income from abroad ≈US$1,000+/month (verify), transferred to Guatemala; police record. Slow bureaucracy (6–12 months).
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 9'600. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Territorial: only Guatemalan-source income taxed; foreign dividends/interest untaxed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| קטגוריה | אמצעים עצמאיים |
|---|---|
| השקעה | — |
| אגרות (משפחה) | — |
| הכנסה / שנה | CHF 9'600 |
| נכסים | — |
| שהיית מינ׳ | — |
| קבע | 5 |
| אזרחות | 5 |
| עבודה | no |
| זכאים | all |
| מס | Territorial: only Guatemalan-source income taxed; foreign dividends/interest untaxed |
| נכון ל | 2026-10 |
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