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Guatemala Temporary Residence - Contracted Athlete

13 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary residence for contracted sporting activity in Guatemala.

Route type
Sports
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityApostilled or legalised criminal and police records are required.
  • Club, federation or host organisationMembership in an accredited sports federation or entity is required.
  • Coaching Qualifications RequiredTitles, diplomas or recognition must prove the sporting category.
  • Qualifying sporting activityThe route is for contracted sporting activity in Guatemala.
  • Sporting contract or engagementThe sporting engagement or contract must be documented.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe current passport and a legalised complete copy are required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe route is for contracted sporting activity in Guatemala.
  • Entries allowedA certificate of the most recent migratory movement is required.
  • How and where to applyThe general residence application form is required.
  • Official source basisThe route is for contracted sporting activity in Guatemala.
  • Report summaryThe route is for contracted sporting activity in Guatemala.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Fee AmountThe residence-application fee is twenty-five US dollars.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Maximum permit validityResidence follows the contract for up to five years.
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: Temporary residence for contracted sporting activity in Guatemala.

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

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 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

Processing time is 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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