Pensioner Residence (Residencia de Pensionado)
Pensioner Residence is a residence route in Guatemala (Pension). Lifetime pension from abroad ≈US$1,000+/month (verify current IGM figure), police record, health certificate; dependants included. Código de Migración (Decreto 44-2016).
Retirement visas and pensioner 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.
| Kategori | Pension |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Avgifter (familj) | — |
| Inkomst / år | CHF 9'600 |
| Tillgångar | — |
| Min. vistelse | — |
| PUT | 5 |
| Medborgarskap | 5 |
| Arbete | no |
| Behörig | all |
| Skatt | Territorial: only Guatemalan-source income taxed; foreign dividends/interest untaxed |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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