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Guatemala Extension of Tourist or Visitor Stay

9 facts quoted from the official source

In-country extension for a non-resident who needs to remain beyond the originally authorised visit.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesThe applicant may need to show means and capacity to depart.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport must be presented.
Also stated by the source
  • Border DiscretionThe authorised extension is determined by IGM.
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must hold current non-resident visitor status.
  • Official source basisThe applicant must hold current non-resident visitor status.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must hold current non-resident visitor status.
  • Residence Establishment AllowedThe applicant must hold current non-resident visitor status.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Continued Stay ReasonThe applicant states and supports the reason for the additional stay.
  • Renewal or extensionThe extension is requested through the IGM foreign-national service.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Guatemala?
The official source states: In-country extension for a non-resident who needs to remain beyond the originally authorised visit.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant may need to show means and capacity to depart. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official igm.gob.gt page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source igm.gob.gtLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Guatemala government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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