Guatemalans who want work abroad They have a new opportunity thanks to Labor Migration Agreements that the country maintains with seven nations.
He Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Mentrab) has confirmed that these agreements allow Guatemalan citizens to be considered in processes of International Temporary Employmentregularly, orderly and safely.
What countries does Guatemala agree with?
In addition to SpainGuatemala maintains Bilateral temporary work agreements with USA, Mexico, Costa Rica and Belize. Likewise, processes have been managed to send Guatemalan labor to Canada.
Interested persons can be part of an official database taken into account when new employment calls arise. Remember that you can register on the electronic platform of the Ministry of Labor https://tuempleo.mintrabajo.gob.gt/
Last agreement: Places to work in Spain
The most recent agreement was signed at the end of 2024, when the Government of Spain announced the Expansion of the GECCO order. This measure includes Guatemala as one of the new countries eligible to send workers to cover vacancies in the agricultural area, specifically in the Red fruits collection in Huelva, Spain.
This program allows workers to migrate legally and return to the country after finishing their contract, thus complying with the principles of Circular migration.
When will it be the next call to work in Spain?
For him Temporary Employment Program in Spainhe Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Mentrab) reported that a New selection day in August 2025.
The authorities recommend that people interested in running, both to work in Spain as in future International calls In other countries, They create their user on the Mentrab platform from now.
In this way, they can be considered in advance and be prepared to apply when new opportunities are opened. In addition, it is essential that they remain attentive to Official channels of the Ministrywhere all ads are published in a timely and reliable way.
Selection process and working conditions
According to Mentrab, the Selection processfor example for the recent agreement with Spain, takes between four and five months From the postulation to the exit of the country. Once selected, workers sign a three -month contractwith the possibility of extending to nine monthsdepending on the needs of the harvest.
The remuneration offered It is from € 53 per daywhich is equivalent to approximately Q443 dailywith working days of 6.5 hours per daysix days a week and one day of rest, adding a total of 39 hours per week.
In the first phase of the program with Spain, around 1,500 applications. Of this group, the Spanish employers selected 500 people To participate in the agricultural season.
Requirements to apply
People interested in applying to these programs must comply with the following requirements:
- Be from Guatemalan nationality.
- Have over 18 years Age
- Count on Cheap work experience.
There are no geographical restrictions, so Guatemalans from any part of the country They can apply.
Benefits for workers and employers
A fundamental condition of Temporary work program in Spain and of the agreements with other countries is that the worker must Return to Guatemala at the end of his contractthus fulfilling the Return commitment established in the agreements.
For its part, the International employers They must comply with essential obligations, such as:
- Provide worthy accommodation.
- Manage the round trip trips.
- Respect the contractual terms and working conditions.
Where are the calls published?
Mentrab recommends following its Official Social Networks and his Web page To know the dates and conditions of each call. These platforms are the only authorized means to disseminate selection processes.