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Tramites by Government Institution
Browse all tramites →24 official institutions. Each hub groups portals, costs, requirements, and step-by-step guides. Updated May 2026.
TAX
SAT
NIT, RTU, VAT, income tax, e-invoicing, customs
IDENTITY
RENAP
DPI, CUI, birth/marriage/death certificates
SOCIAL SECURITY
IGSS
Medical appointments, 12.67% employer payment, IVS pensions
LABOR
MINTRAB
Labor clearance, RECIT contracts, hotline 1511
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
MINEX
Passport, apostille Q30, consulate appointment, nationality
TRANSIT
Transit / DGT
Driver license Q400, online fines, transfer
INTERIOR
MINGOB
Criminal record Q35, PNC complaints, NGO, naturalization
IMMIGRATION
IGM
Foreign residency, visas, minor exit permits, border control
MINECOMercantile Registry, RPI trademarks, DIACO, scholarships
MAGAAnimal health, plant safety, coffee/banana exports
Reg. MercantilRegister S.A./SRL, modifications, accounting books
MEMGas stations, hydrocarbons, mining, electricity
RGPProperty registry, mortgages, real estate certifications
MARNEnvironmental license, EIA, waste, vehicle emissions
MuniIUSI property tax, Boleto Ornato, commercial license
CONAPTikal, SIGAP 320 areas, hunting, CITES research
MSPASSanitary license, public health, vaccines
MINDEF / DIGECAMCarry license Q400, possession, firearm import
MICIVIRoads, commercial transport, SIT telecom, housing
MINEDUCUSA studies equivalencies, scholarships, teacher registration
MCDAntigua/Tikal heritage, sports, filming permits
Judicial BranchCAPE clearance, judicial divorce, child support
PNC110 emergency, digital station, complaints
TSEVoter registration, migrant vote, 2027 elections
Moving from USA to Guatemala
Open the full hub →A complete relocation pipeline for Americans and diaspora: pets, cars, menaje, apostille, FBI, and shipping. Real 2026 costs, official sources.
USDA / MAGA
Pet Relocation
$300-$1,500 · 10-day APHIS window
SAT / DGT
Bring a Car from USA
$4K-$20K+ · Duties, age limits, plates
SAT
Menaje de Casa Exemption
One-time duty-free container
COURIERS
Ship a Box from USA
$50-$400 · King Express, Guatex, Chapin
STATE DEPT
Apostille US Documents
Birth cert, marriage, FBI check
FBI CJIS
FBI Background Check
$18-$80 · For residency + visa
SAT
Laptop, TV & Electronics
Voltage, allowance, duties
MOVERS
International Movers List
Schumacher, Atlas, Allied + diaspora
Moving from Canada to Guatemala
Open the full hub →Snowbirds, retirees, part-year residents: snowbird visa, CRA tax planning, GHIP coverage gap, CAD/Q rate, transfers, and Canadian community in Antigua. 10 bilingual guides updated May 2026.
IGM
Canadian Snowbird Visa
90 days visa-free + Q300 extension
BANGUAT
CAD to Quetzal Rate
Today's CAD/Q rate + bank compare
DIASPORA
Retiring in Guatemala
Cost, community, healthcare, visa
TRANSFER
Send Money CA → GT
Wise, Remitly, Scotia, WU compare
GHIP / INSURANCE
Health Insurance Abroad
Provincial gap, SafetyWing, Cigna
CRA
CRA Taxes When Emigrating
NR73, departure tax, RRSP/TFSA
EMBASSY
Canadian Embassy
Address, phone, services, emergency
ANTIGUA
Antigua for Canadians
Community, schools, cost, climate
Moving from UK & Ireland to Guatemala
Open the full hub →For British and Irish retirees, remote workers and digital nomads: UK State Pension freezing, healthcare without NHS, GBP-to-Quetzal transfer, Guatemalan Consulate in London and British community in Antigua. 18 bilingual guides updated May 2026.
PENSION
UK State Pension Frozen
No triple-lock + QROPS rules
TRANSFER
Send Money UK → GT
Wise, Revolut, WU compared
COST
Cost of Living for Brits
£900-1,900/mo, pension goes 3x
HMRC
HMRC Tax Exit (SRT)
P85, split-year, NRL1, NI
HEALTHCARE
NHS Lost — What's Next
BUPA Global, Cigna, local private
COMMUNITY
British Expat Communities
Antigua, Cayala, Lake Atitlan
IRELAND
Moving from Ireland
Irish pension NOT frozen + DUB flights
CONSULATE
Guatemalan Consulate London
Passport, DPI, apostille, UK+Ireland
Guatemala Data
Up-to-date information for every department and municipality
Exchange Rates
Bank-by-bank USD/GTQ buy and sell rates
Remittances
Compare Wise, Xoom, Remitly, WU
Cost of Living
Real budgets by department
Weather & Climate
Temperatures and rainfall by city
Activities & Events
Things to do in every corner of the country
Safety
Department-by-department safety data
Internet & ISP
Speeds and providers by area
Healthcare
Hospitals, pharmacies, emergencies
Hiking & Trails
Volcanoes, treks & trail guides
Ferias Calendar
421 patron saint festivals
Gas Prices
Weekly fuel costs by department
Flights
Cheapest flights from the US
Food Basket
Monthly food cost tracker
Phone Plans
Tigo vs Claro vs Movistar
Volcano Tracker
Fuego, Santiaguito, Pacaya
Electricity
Bill calculator
Salaries
Wages by profession 2026
Shipping
Shipping costs to Guatemala
Construction
Building costs calculator
Import Duties
Customs duty calculator
Bus Fares
Routes, prices & schedules
Streaming Services
Netflix, Disney+, HBO in GTQ
Moving from USA
Pets, cars, menaje, apostille & FBI check
Spanish Schools
One-on-one lessons in Antigua
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Guatemala at a Glance
Quick facts based on real local data
$1,200-2,500/mo
Cost of Living
Comfortable lifestyle for a single person
72F / 22C avg
Year-Round Weather
"Land of Eternal Spring" -- no AC needed
Q7.66/USD
Exchange Rate
Guatemalan Quetzal / US Dollar
50-100 Mbps
Internet
Tigo & Claro fiber available in most areas
Safe in key areas
Safety
Antigua, Zones 10-16 in GC are well-secured
CST (UTC-6)
Timezone
Same as US Central -- great for remote work
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