The following was posted recently on one of the
forums on the riodulcechime.com web site
Guatemala Cruising permits
Today, Friday March 28, there was a meeting at Nana Juana that was hosted by the
Guatemala Ministry of Tourism (INGUAT) where it was announced that the
rule regarding vessels having to leave the country for three months when their permits expired has been rescinded and the old system will be implemented. This is very good news for all.
The
rule that will take effect April 1 2014 s as follows:
1.
Boats when initially entering
Guatemala from abroad will receive a cruising
permit valid for three (3) months. The cost for this
permit will be $50.00 US dollars (about Q390) plus Q60.00 (about $7.80 US).
2.
Boats who wish to remain longer have the option to obtain an additional nine (9) month permit at a cost of $150.00 US Dollars (about Q1170) .
3. Boats who wish to remain after the first 12 months as described above may obtain a permit to remain an additional 12 months at a cost of $150.00 US Dollars (about Q1170)
4. The extension described above for periods beyond the initial 12 month period may be renewed each 12 months thereafter indefinitely for a fee of $150.00 US Dollars.
These extensions also require that the vessel be located in an INGUATE registered marina and there must be a
contract with the marina.
There is no requirement that vessels leave the country for three (3) months or any other period to qualify for these extensions.
The
fees stated above are SAT (Guatemalan Customs)
fees and do not include fees that may be charged by immigration or an agent.
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