Living in Guatemala

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

  1. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  2. Guatemala travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  3. Guatemala: doctors

    List of medical facilities/practitioners for British nationals in Guatemala City.

  4. Guatemala: lawyers and interpreters

    List of English-speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters for British nationals in Guatemala.

  5. Living in Guatemala

    Official information British people moving to and living in Guatemala need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.

  6. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical providers, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  7. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  8. Voting if you move or live abroad

    Register as an overseas voter to take part in the General Election on 4 July. You must be a British or eligible Irish citizen. Register before 19 June 2024.