Birth in Guatemala or through a Guatemalan parent creates Guatemalan nationality under the constitutional framework.
Sources: Constitucion Politica de la Republica de Guatemala, art. 144 (Congreso de la Republica)
Children of a Guatemalan parent are Guatemalan under the constitutional nationality framework, including birth abroad subject to registration rules.
Sources: Constitucion Politica de la Republica de Guatemala, art. 144 (Congreso de la Republica)
Ordinary naturalization (naturalización concesiva) generally requires domicile and five years of immediately preceding residence under the Nationality Law. Shorter two-year tracks exist for statutory special categories (important services, prior Central American residence, recognized merit, or statelessness). Grant is discretionary.
Sources: Guatemala Nationality Law Decree 1613 (ACNUR text) · Constitucion Politica de la Republica de Guatemala, art. 144 (Congreso de la Republica)
Residence for migrant workers under three modalities: employment with a Guatemalan employer, employment with a foreign employer not established in Guatemala, or self-employment (por cuenta propia).
Sources: Guatemala — IGM, Reglamento de Residencias (Acuerdo IGM-016-2025)
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Licence issued in Guatemala
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