Residency in Nicaragua

Residency Requirements in Nicaragua

Should you desire to move to retire in Nicaragua, you will be happy to know that the government of Nicaragua, encouraging retirees to come to the country have facilitated the immigration process.

To retire in Nicaragua, you must meet the following:

Be at least 45 years old
Show an income of at least $600 US per month from outside of Nicaragua

If you meet the following requirements, you will obtain a Retiree Resident Visa, also known as a Residente Pensionado.
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The following documents, translated and authenticated are required:

• Birth certificate


• Proof of income/funds


• Marriage license


• Health certificate


• Passport


• Passport photos


• Criminal record from your country of origin


• Carta de Baja

There will be fees charged by the Nicaraguan Department of Immigration. Prepare all the above documentation and have photocopies of these documents before you actually go to Nicaragua. Stay organized with your documents and track the names of the people you deal with.

The central immigration office, La Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria is located in Managua. Read a summary of Law 694 benefits for retirees in Nicaragua.(Residentes Pensionados or Residentes Rentistas). Law 694 replaces the previous Law 628.