Question 1

What is the official portal for MICIVI Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

The main portal is www.civ.gob.gt. MICIVI (Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure & Housing) coordinates **6 General Directorates**: Roads (highways and road maintenance), Civil Aviation (DGAC — airports and flight permits), Merchant Marine (DGCM — ports and vessels), Transport (DGT-MICIVI — intercity commercial and freight transport), SIT (Telecommunications Superintendency — telephone, internet, spectrum), and FOPAVI (Housing Fund — housing subsidies). Phone: 2419-1100. Address: 9 Avenida 5-43 Zona 1, Guatemala City. Hours Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30.

Question 2

What is the difference between Tránsito (PNC) and DGT under MICIVI?

Accepted Answer

**Tránsito-PNC** (transito.gob.gt) handles personal driver licenses and individual fines — under the Ministry of Government. **DGT-MICIVI** (General Directorate of Transport, inside MICIVI) handles **commercial transport**: intercity bus companies, freight transport, microbus fleets, taxis with concession. If you want a personal driver license → Tránsito-PNC. If you want to register a bus fleet as a company or add a vehicle to a public transport company → DGT-MICIVI. See: [Tránsito PNC hub](/transito/) vs. MICIVI trámites below.

Question 3

What does the DGAC (Civil Aviation Directorate) do?

Accepted Answer

The DGAC under MICIVI regulates **civil aviation** in Guatemala. It administers international airports (La Aurora-GUA, Mundo Maya-FRS in Petén) and regional airfields. It issues aircraft registrations, private and commercial pilot licenses, certifies flight schools, authorizes charter flights, and oversees control towers. It also manages airport fees. For ordinary passengers on commercial flights, no DGAC trámite is needed — only the departing airport charges a security fee included in the ticket.

Question 4

What is SIT and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

**SIT (Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones)**, part of MICIVI, regulates telephone, internet, radio and television in Guatemala. It assigns radio frequency spectrum, grants licenses to operators (Tigo, Claro, Movistar, ISPs), certifies telecommunications equipment, and handles consumer complaints against telecom companies. If you have serious problems with your operator (repeated wrongful charges, internet down for months without resolution), you can file a complaint at sit.gob.gt — free. Guatemala's consumer protection agency (DIACO) also handles basic consumer complaints.

Question 5

Does FOPAVI provide housing subsidies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. **FOPAVI (Housing Fund)** under MICIVI provides housing subsidies for low-income families in Guatemala. Three modalities: 1) **New home purchase subsidy** (up to Q40,000-Q60,000 by family income). 2) **Subsidy for construction on owned lot**. 3) **Existing home improvement subsidy**. Requirements: Guatemalan family, income below threshold (~Q5,000-Q10,000 monthly), not owner of another home, and ability to complement the subsidy. Application at FOPAVI offices or at system banks.

Question 6

Where do I register a freight transport company?

Accepted Answer

At **DGT-MICIVI** (General Directorate of Transport of the Ministry of Communications). You need: company registered at SAT and MINECO (Patente de Comercio), vehicle fleet under company name with current circulation cards, drivers with valid Type A license, vehicle insurance policy, operational plan, and fee payment. Registration allows issuing official freight bills and operating interdepartmental and international (CA-4) commercial cargo transport. See: [Cargo Transport Registration](/tramites/micivi-registro-transporte-carga/).

Question 7

How do I change a vehicle inside my transport company?

Accepted Answer

Through the **DGTT under MICIVI**. You need: current company transport certification, removal of the previous vehicle (if replacing), registration of the new vehicle in company name at SAT, mechanical/visual inspection of the new vehicle, and fee payment. The company can operate the new vehicle under its existing authorization without starting authorization from scratch. See: [Vehicle Change in Transport Company](/tramites/micivi-cambio-vehiculo/) or the alternative version [MICIVI Fleet Vehicle Change](/tramites/micivi-fleet-vehicle-change/).

Question 8

How do I renew an intercity passenger transport license?

Accepted Answer

**Intercity transport licenses** (buses between departments, interdepartmental microbuses) are issued by DGT-MICIVI and must be renewed periodically. Renewal requires: SAT tax clearance, IGSS and MINTRAB labor clearance, current vehicle insurance, mechanical certification of the fleet, driver roster with valid Type A or C licenses, and fee payment. Without current renewal, the company cannot operate legally and buses can be impounded. See: [Intercity Passenger Transport License Renewal](/tramites/micivi-renovacion-licencia-transporte-extraurbano-pasajeros/).

Directorate	Purpose	URL
Caminos	Design, construction and maintenance of national highways (CA-1, CA-2, CA-9, etc.)	caminos.civ.gob.gt
DGAC — Civil Aviation	Airports, aircraft registrations, pilot licenses, flight authorization	dgac.gob.gt
DGCM — Merchant Marine	Ports (Quetzal, Santo Tomás, Champerico), vessels, maritime licenses	dgcm.civ.gob.gt
DGT — Transport	Commercial transport companies (intercity, freight, taxis with concession)	dgt.gob.gt
SIT — Telecommunications	Telephone, internet, radio spectrum, telecom complaints	sit.gob.gt
FOPAVI — Housing	Housing subsidies for low-income families	fopavi.civ.gob.gt
UDAF / UDEVI	Technical units for administrative, financial and housing support	inside MICIVI

Trámite	Cost	Time
Change of Name or Owner of Transport Company (Individual)	Variable	30-60 days
Vehicle Change in Transport Company (DGTT)	Variable	15-30 days
MICIVI Fleet Vehicle Change	Variable	15-30 days
Cargo Transport Registration	Variable	30-60 days
Intercity Passenger Transport License Renewal	Variable	30-45 days

Trámite	Where
FOPAVI subsidy application	FOPAVI offices or system banks (BANRURAL, G&T)
Aircraft registration	DGAC, La Aurora
Private / commercial pilot license	DGAC + accredited school
Radio frequency concession (radio/TV)	SIT through public tender
Complaint against telecom operator (Tigo, Claro, Movistar, ISP)	SIT online or in person
In-transit foreign vehicle permit	DGT-MICIVI / CA-4
Maritime license application	DGCM
Right-of-way construction permit	Caminos + municipality

Program	Purpose
National Road Maintenance Program (COVIAL)	Periodic maintenance of the national road network
FOPAVI Housing Subsidy	Up to Q40,000-Q60,000 for low-income families
Rural Connectivity (SIT)	Internet extension program for rural areas
Airport Modernization (DGAC)	Investments in La Aurora and Mundo Maya
Rural and Productive Roads	Opening tertiary roads for community access
Indigenous and Rural Housing Program	Decent housing in rural areas and indigenous communities

Have ready	Why
Valid DPI of applicant or legal representative	ID
Active SAT NIT	For companies
MINECO Patente de Comercio	If you are a transport or telecom company
SAT tax clearance	Frequent requirement
IGSS and MINTRAB labor clearance	For companies with employees
Current SAT circulation cards	For vehicle fleet
Valid Type A/C licenses (drivers)	Transport companies
Insurance policies	Vehicle, aviation or maritime depending on trámite
Operational plan	Transport and telecom companies
Notarial act of legal representation	If signer is not the owner

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Do you need to…?	Go to…
Get your personal driver license	Tránsito PNC (not MICIVI)
Pay your SAT vehicle sticker	SAT (not MICIVI)
Register your car at SAT	SAT (not MICIVI)
Register an intercity bus company	DGT-MICIVI
Register an interdepartmental freight transport company	DGT-MICIVI
Concession for taxi with fixed route	DGT-MICIVI
Operate Uber/InDriver as an individual driver	Only Type E license via Tránsito PNC, not a MICIVI concession
Get a commercial drone permit	DGAC
Import telephony equipment with restricted frequency	SIT
Apply for a housing subsidy	FOPAVI
Report a damaged road	Caminos / municipality

Highway	Route
CA-1 (Pan-American)	Mexico border - Guatemala City - El Salvador border (west and east)
CA-2 (Pacific)	Mexico border - South Coast - El Salvador border (Tecún Umán to Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado)
CA-9 (Atlantic)	Guatemala City - Atlantic (Puerto Barrios, Puerto Santo Tomás)
CA-13	Petén route (Modesto Méndez - Flores - Carmelita)
CA-14	Cobán - Sierra de las Minas - Quiriguá
CITO-180	Cuatro Caminos - Huehuetenango - Mexico border (La Mesilla)

Channel	Detail
Main phone	2419-1100
Hours	Monday to Friday 8:00 - 16:30
Headquarters address	9 Avenida 5-43 Zona 1, Guatemala City
DGT (Transport)	civ.gob.gt + DGT sub-portal
DGAC (Aviation)	La Aurora, International Airport
SIT (Telecommunications)	sit.gob.gt
Facebook	@MinComunicacionesGT
Twitter/X	@CIV_Guatemala
Public Information	MICIVI Public Information Unit (UIP)