About the Guatemala Digital Nomad Visa
Guatemala offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. CA-4 Tourist Entry (shared with El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua) for short stays. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Guatemala for CA-4 tourist stay: 90 days shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Must exit the CA-4 zone to reset the clock. Extendable for additional 30–90 days at Dirección General de Migración in Guatemala City. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Guatemala treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for CA-4 tourist entry. Must show adequate funds for stay. No remote work visa framework. Guatemalan immigration is updating its law — no digital nomad visa announced as of April 2026.
Documents needed
- CA-4 entry: valid passport (6+ months validity)
- proof of accommodation
- financial means (credit card or cash)
- return or onward ticket (border agents may ask). No other documents typically required for visa-free entry.
How to Apply for the Guatemala DNV
Processing time: CA-4 tourist entry: immediate on arrival. Tourist extension at Guatemalan immigration: varies. Embassy visa (for nationalities requiring visa): 5–10 business days.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Most nationalities (US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) enter Guatemala visa-free under the CA-4 Agreement for up to 90 days. The 90 days is shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
- 3Enter Guatemala via La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City or any official land border.
- 4For longer stays: before 90 days expires, either (a) exit the CA-4 zone entirely (travel to Belize, Mexico, or Costa Rica) and re-enter for a fresh 90 days, OR (b) apply for extension at Dirección General de Migración in Guatemala City before expiry.
- 5No formal digital nomad visa exists. Working remotely for foreign employers is widely practiced on tourist entry with no known enforcement.
Application fees: CA-4 tourist entry: free for most nationalities. Extension fee: approximately GTQ 100–200 (~USD $13–$26).
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: CA-4 tourist stay: 90 days shared across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Must exit the CA-4 zone to reset the clock. Extendable for additional 30–90 days at Dirección General de Migración in Guatemala City.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Guatemala
Non-residents: taxed only on Guatemala-sourced income. Tax residency after 183 days/year. Progressive income tax up to 31%. Guatemala uses the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ). No digital nomad tax regime.