Investor Residence (Residencia de Inversionista)
Investor Residence is a residence route in Guatemala (Investeerders- / golden visa). Registered investment in a Guatemalan business (Registro Mercantil); minimum amount not clearly published (older guides cite ~US$100k – unverified).
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
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.
| Categorie | Investeerders- / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 5 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 5 |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Territorial: only Guatemalan-source income taxed; foreign dividends/interest untaxed |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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