Pensioner Residence (Residencia de Pensionado)
Pensioner Residence is a residence route in Guatemala (Pensione). 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.
| Categoria | Pensione |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | — |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 9'600 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | no |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Territorial: only Guatemalan-source income taxed; foreign dividends/interest untaxed |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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