Mark
@guateliving
American expat in Guatemala
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About me
American
Lives in Antigua
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 03 April 2009
Living in Gua. and Getting Citizenship - HOW? by JamesB
Hello: If I move to Antigua and decide to stay for three or four years to study Spanish I would also like to leave the country with a dual citizenship and have a Guatemalan passport. Can anyone tell me who to hook up with during my first several ...
...I'm told citizenship can be acquired for $50,000 if you know the right people.I know where you can get it for $15,000 and you do not have to live in Guatemala, but since I would like to go to Antigua to learn Spanish I would prefer going the ... Read More
Receiving mail (post) safely in Guatemala? by JamesB
I am asking this for a friend of mine from the states: If someone moves from the U.S. to Guatemala and they want to receive mail safely and securely, is there a courier service from the states that sends the accumulated mail via FEDEX once per ...
If you want to receive your stuff via Fedex and DHL you don't need a service for that, just have it sent for you. If you want to get a mailbox in Florida and have all your mail forwarded to a PO Box here in Antigua, there are several services that ... Read More
Living in Gua. and Getting Citizenship - HOW? by JamesB
Hello: If I move to Antigua and decide to stay for three or four years to study Spanish I would also like to leave the country with a dual citizenship and have a Guatemalan passport. Can anyone tell me who to hook up with during my first several ...
James, the 'legal' process to dual citizenship is long, nearly impossible and expensive. This would include application for temporary residence, application for permanent residence two years later, and then application for citizenship a few years ... Read More
Retirement exempt from taxes or duty when moving my things here?
The original question was more than a year ago, too bad he hasn't reported back. I work with a tramite to handle my import stuff, so I avoid the red tape. I believe it is correct that pensionados get a certain amount of household goods they can ... Read More
How to make friends in Guatemala by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Guatemala :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I'd like to hear how you all are doing after nine months in La Capital. Read More
Buying a car
I bought my car on ebay and shipped it down here. $1000 to ship plus 26% of the market value and you're in business. I got a better car for less cost than what you will find (used) here. Read More
Medical Insurance: What do most people use? by Hank-Stewart-5725
What type of medical insurance to most Expats use in Guatemala? Which companies are recommended? Does Guatemala offer a National (or Social) Insurance program that accepts Expats? Thanks
There is socialist medicine here, I have heard varying reports on the quality of care. Most expat types pay for services out of pocket. Most care is inexpensive enough not to warrant a low deductible policy. I recommend a high deductible plan in ... Read More
Language Schools
Lots of well-rated schools in Antigua. I recommend Academia Colonial, charming place in an incredible location, cheaper than some others. Read More
Cost of living in the Guatemala by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in the Guatemala. Don't forget to mention where in the Guatemala you are living. How much does it cost to live in the Guatemala? > accommodation prices > public ...
> accommodation prices I spend $1000 a month for my large house with two terraces, two salons, large kitchen, 4 bedrooms. You can get an apartment for as little as $250 around Antigua. > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) Chicken ... Read More