geekscum
American expat in Guatemala
Forum posts
33
About me
American
Lives in Guazacap脙隆n, Santa R
Speaks English, Spanish, ASL
Registration: 30 January 2018
A guarantor to secure a visa in Guatemala by sabestuf
I am currently located in Japan with my family, and I want to move to Guatemala. The requirement for a visa is to have a guarantor in Guatemala. Can you link me up with a guarantor in Guatemala?
@iyokemmanuel I just asked my attorney because I didn't know, but she says yes and she is for a number of clients already. Read More
A guarantor to secure a visa in Guatemala by sabestuf
I am currently located in Japan with my family, and I want to move to Guatemala. The requirement for a visa is to have a guarantor in Guatemala. Can you link me up with a guarantor in Guatemala?
I have sent you the contact info for my attorney by PM, hope it helps. FYI you should expect to pay for legal advise and services. Read More
A guarantor to secure a visa in Guatemala by sabestuf
I am currently located in Japan with my family, and I want to move to Guatemala. The requirement for a visa is to have a guarantor in Guatemala. Can you link me up with a guarantor in Guatemala?
@iyokemmanuel I sent you a private message. Read More
A guarantor to secure a visa in Guatemala by sabestuf
I am currently located in Japan with my family, and I want to move to Guatemala. The requirement for a visa is to have a guarantor in Guatemala. Can you link me up with a guarantor in Guatemala?
I can recommend a good immigration attorney, but I don't know anyone who could act as your guarantor. I've never used one so I don't know how you go about finding one. Read More
Need information on importing household goods from USA to Guatemala by TORTUGA PROPIEDADES
Hello, I have property in Guatemala and I am trying to import/bring in household goods to furnish and set up a home in Guatemala. Has anyone gone through this process? What are the steps required to bring in such items? Thank you!
With the boxes, there wasn't any. With the moving company they handled everything. I mean there were papers to sign but they prepared them all. Read More
Need information on importing household goods from USA to Guatemala by TORTUGA PROPIEDADES
Hello, I have property in Guatemala and I am trying to import/bring in household goods to furnish and set up a home in Guatemala. Has anyone gone through this process? What are the steps required to bring in such items? Thank you!
I've done the 30" x 30" boxFor $300 and a professional moving company costing $4,000 for two palatts. Let me know and I will fill you in on the details. The 30" box is the way to go unless you absolutely need something that won't fit or can't ... Read More
property in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala by chitownlatina10
I need to find out how to find who owns a certain piece of property in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Which website or who to call? Thank you
If you can find out the property ID: Finca, Libro, Folio, etc. You can request a report from the Registro General de Propiedad. You can order it online and then go pick it up at one of their offices. You can do it yourself or aak your Lawyer to do ... Read More
A guarantor to secure a visa in Guatemala by sabestuf
I am currently located in Japan with my family, and I want to move to Guatemala. The requirement for a visa is to have a guarantor in Guatemala. Can you link me up with a guarantor in Guatemala?
@sabestuf I can recommend a good immigration attorney if you DM me. Read More
summers in Antigua by douglinebaugh
we are planning on spending our summers in Antigua, and would like any suggestions as to how to prepare for it.
Antigua has a nice comfortable climate, in the summer it can get warm, shorts and short sleeves, but in the evening it usually cools off significantly. Bring a variety of clothes, sweaters or jackets for the evening. Most of the weather websites ... Read More
Do you live in a gated community ? by sebastienpascal
HelloIn Costa Rica, many expatriates live in a gated community.According to Numbeo, insecurity in Guatemala is higher than in Costa Rica.I read in an article published in a major media outlet that Guatemala's economic elites live in "security ...
There are plenty of "gated communities" in small towns. Here in Chiquimulilla there are at least 4. Prices are about the same for inside as outside. Prices vary a lot with location, closer to town are more expensive as you'd expect.Before moving ... Read More
Do you live in a gated community ? by sebastienpascal
HelloIn Costa Rica, many expatriates live in a gated community.According to Numbeo, insecurity in Guatemala is higher than in Costa Rica.I read in an article published in a major media outlet that Guatemala's economic elites live in "security ...
I know three other expats in Guatemala, two plus myself live on farms, one owns a hotel in Panajachel. So from that small and un-scientific sample the answer is no. Read More
Buyers are asking for "numero de folo, finca y libro'' by TORTUGA PROPIEDADES
New to forum, looking to sell some land in Guatemala. Potential buyers are asking for "numero de folo, finca y libro...prior to purchase - is this information safe to give?
The buyer needs that information in order to request a title report from the National Property Registry. I've always asked for a copy of the registered deed so I could request such a report and compare the registered owner's name against the seller. ... Read More
Temporary Residence application by joellunasilva
How do I apply for a Temporary Residence in Guatemala.Thank you!
@joellunasilva you're welcome. According to the Attorney I use the easiest temporary residency to get is "Student", you can study anything you want as long as you do it at a school registered with the ministry of education. Read More
Temporary Residence application by joellunasilva
How do I apply for a Temporary Residence in Guatemala.Thank you!
You can find the forms and requirements on the government web site: https://igm.gob.gt/formularios-para-tramite-de-residencia-temporal/ Read More
residency process by yofatboy
I have started my residency process and have acquired my student visa. I have a DPI and am in the middle of getting my residency. I cannot get my lawyer to respond and my student visa expired the 4th of April. Do I need to start all over because my ...
@yofatboy Did your attorney tell you you needed an FBI report? I just got my antecedentes done here in guatemala. Might be different circumstances but you have me wondering now. Read More
residency process by yofatboy
I have started my residency process and have acquired my student visa. I have a DPI and am in the middle of getting my residency. I cannot get my lawyer to respond and my student visa expired the 4th of April. Do I need to start all over because my ...
@yofatboy if your paperwork was submitted but you do not yet have a final determination, you need to get permission to leave the country. Once you have residency you have to get a certificate of proof of residency to return if you leave the country, ... Read More
Transfering land title guatemala by Romalyn Torres
Hi im here in USA and i bought a property in Guatemala thru my friend , is it possible to tranfer the title to my name even i dont go to guatemala? If yes how ? Thanks
I don't think you can do it without coming in person. You have to present your ID and sign the documents. Read More
Thanksgiving dinner
I have space at the table for approximately 4 more for Thanksgiving dinner. Ham, turkey, pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, etc. If interested in joining us send a WhatsApp message to ***We will be celebrating the Saturday following the official date. ... Read More
Guatemalan customs tax by PatrickLeclerc
Dear friends, Can you tell me, please, the amount of Guatemalan customs tax on - books ? - a laptop ? Thank you. :) Best regards Patrick
Hi Etienne,You'd be surprised what kind of technology is already here. If you want to add me to What's App: +502 4212-1124 I'd be glad to connect you to some friends who have better contacts than I do for some of the things you might need.聽As ... Read More
Guatemalan Organic Farming by MichelParaguay
Good morning all Here is some information about Guatemalan organic farming. According to AgenceBio.org, in Guatemala, - the area cultivated organically was 13,380 hectares in 2011; - the number of organic farms was 3,008 in ...
I know there is a store in Antigua that sells certified organic, I know this because I was going to sell some of my mangos there but got tired of filling out the 20 pages of paperwork to get certified. Can't remember the name of the place ... Read More
Flight one way to enter in Guatemala by Dominiquebelge
Hello all, Is it possible to enter in Guatemala with a one way ticket flight ? I know that Mexico will not accept ? Thanks a lot. Have a wonderful day. Dominique.
Usually, nobody asks but if they do the actual rules are that you need a return ticket or a major internationally accepted credit card. Read More
Relocating to Guatemala by Charlie Hedges
I am 74, in pretty good shape have a good pension and not a bad size bank account. My question is I am I too old to move to Guatemala from Canada.
Why not. I retired here and bought a small homestead and built a nice house for around US$ 40,000. I now live in a mango orchard and just harvested my first plantains. Read More
Please Save Our Wedding! by enochtaylor31
I am reposting my question from another site. ;) My fianc茅 and I are running into a frustrating catch 22. Anyone willing to act as our wedding officiant, real or not, please let me know. I'll explain. I applied for a fianc茅 visa ...
Get a Lawyer to do it, I expect you could find one to do a "dry run" ceremony. In guatemala there is the civil ceremony and the religious ceremony. You don't always invite the same people to both, so it won't be a shocker if you ... Read More
New members of the Guatemala forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Guatemala forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
There are ATM's even in small rural towns, biggest limitation in relation to ATM's in the capital is the cap of Q2,000 every two days. I have an account at BanRural and transfer money from the US. BanRural is one of the most common banks in ... Read More
Moving to Guatemala by Salonzo
Do you have any problems with receiving water or problems with the electricity? I had spoken to people who said they had electricity go off frequently and they had weeks without receiving water.
It really depends on the town and time of year. I used to have water only twice a week, so I put in a cistern, but now we usually have water all the time. Electricity has been more reliable with the exception of when a bus crashes into a power pole ... Read More
Raising kids in Guatemala by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Guatemala different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Guatemala? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
A friend living in rural guatemala who had adopted some kids in guatemala taught them to only speak english in public do to some hysteria about gringos stealing (and eating) kids. My daughters were born in the US but look guatemalan and I don't ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Guatemala by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
My home is in a small town not on the tourist circuit, I don't live there full time but do spend a couple of months a year there. Here is a sample of my costs: Electricity: Q250 per month (electric hot water, electric heater (only used ... Read More
New members of the Guatemala forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Guatemala forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I've lived, worked and traveled in Guatemala off and on since 1984, longest stretch was 11 years in the late 80's and early 90's. Currently living in the US but planning my return to living full time in Guatemala when I retire in a ... Read More