Guatemala Country Profile

Passport
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  • Passport Grade
    B
  • Passport Ranking
    74/198
  • Passport Score
    125.8/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    113
  • Visa-required Countries
    85
  • Access to the World's GDP
    38%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    36%
  • Access to the World's Population
    27%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    63%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Yes
    Unrestricted: Any child born in the country automatically becomes a citizen.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    5 years
  • Physical presence requirement
    On average, 9.6 months a year. Also, cannot leave for longer than 6 months at a time
  • Language test
    Yes, Spanish
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes, but not enforced
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    Yes
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    Yes
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    Yes / No
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    No provisions
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    No provisions
  • Language test
    No provisions
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No provisions
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    Immediately
    Immediately for citizens by birth of El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua or Costa Rica.
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
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  • Taxation Type
    Territorial
A tax resident of a country with a TERRITORIAL tax system pays taxes on the income generated within the country only. Income generated outside of the country remains tax-free.
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Guatemala Overview
  • Region
    North and South America
  • Capital City
    Guatemala City
  • Largest City
    Guatemala City
  • Currency
    Guatemalan quetzal
  • Languages
    Spanish, Maya languages
  • Population
    17.1 million (70th)
  • Life Expectancy
    72.9 years (149th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $91.3 billion (70th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $5,337 (118th)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Inexpensive (3/7)
  • Climate
    Very comfortable (1/5)
  • Safety
    Dangerous (5/7)
  • Pollution
    Polluted (4/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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