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Nicaragua

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Visa Pathways to Nicaragua

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Business Visa (Visa de Negocios)
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Business Visa (Visa de Negocios)

Short-term visa for business activities such as meetings, conferences, and commercial negotiations, obtained through a Nicaraguan consulate with an invitation letter.

ValidityVaries
Processing7-14 days
CostFree
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Category C — Consulted Visa (Visa Consultada - Categoría C)
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Category C — Consulted Visa (Visa Consultada - Categoría C)

Prior-authorization entry visa required for nationals of 128 countries, processed through the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería before consular issuance.

Validity3 months
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Diplomatic/Official Visa (Visa Diplomática/Oficial)
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Diplomatic/Official Visa (Visa Diplomática/Oficial)

Entry authorization for holders of diplomatic, official, service, or special passports under bilateral agreements with Nicaragua, exempt from standard visa requirements.

ValidityDuration of assignment
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Permanent Residence – Employment Contract (Residente Permanente – Residente con Contrato de Trabajo)
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Permanent Residence – Employment Contract (Residente Permanente – Residente con Contrato de Trabajo)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Five-year renewable permanent residence for foreign workers with long-term employment contracts in Nicaragua, typically after completing temporary residency.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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Permanent Residence – Family Ties (Residente Permanente – Vínculo de Afinidad o Consanguinidad con Nicaragüense)
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Permanent Residence – Family Ties (Residente Permanente – Vínculo de Afinidad o Consanguinidad con Nicaragüense)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Five-year renewable permanent residence for foreigners married to or with direct family ties to a Nicaraguan citizen.

ValidityPermanent
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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Permanent Residence – Investor (Residente Permanente – Inmigrante con Capital o Inversionista)
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Permanent Residence – Investor (Residente Permanente – Inmigrante con Capital o Inversionista)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Five-year renewable permanent residence for foreigners investing at least $30,000 USD in approved Nicaraguan economic activities such as tourism, agriculture, or business ventures.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing28-56 days
Cost610 USD
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Permanent Residence – Pensioner (Residente Permanente – Pensionado/Jubilado)
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Permanent Residence – Pensioner (Residente Permanente – Pensionado/Jubilado)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Five-year renewable permanent residence for retirees aged 45+ with a guaranteed monthly pension income of at least $1,250, certified by INTUR.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Businessman/Company Director (Residente Temporal – Empresario, Director, Gerente)
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Temporary Residence – Businessman/Company Director (Residente Temporal – Empresario, Director, Gerente)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable temporary residence for directors, managers, and administrators transferred by domestic or foreign companies to assume positions in Nicaragua.

Validity1 year
Processing6-7 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Dependent Worker (Residente Temporal – Trabajador Dependiente)
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Temporary Residence – Dependent Worker (Residente Temporal – Trabajador Dependiente)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable temporary residence for foreign employees in a formal dependency relationship with a Nicaraguan employer, requiring a Ministry of Labor-certified contract.

Validity1 year
Processing6-7 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Economic Dependent (Residente Temporal – Dependiente Económico)
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Temporary Residence – Economic Dependent (Residente Temporal – Dependiente Económico)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable temporary residence for family members financially dependent on a temporary resident visa holder in Nicaragua.

Validity1 year
Processing1 month
Cost155 USD
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Temporary Residence – Independent Worker (Residente Temporal – Trabajador Independiente)
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Temporary Residence – Independent Worker (Residente Temporal – Trabajador Independiente)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable temporary residence for self-employed foreigners with registered commercial activity and tax registration in Nicaragua.

Validity1 year
Processing6-7 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Non-Profit Legal Person (Residente Temporal – Persona Jurídica sin Fines de Lucro)
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Temporary Residence – Non-Profit Legal Person (Residente Temporal – Persona Jurídica sin Fines de Lucro)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable temporary residence for representatives of non-profit organizations carrying out charitable, educational, or development work in Nicaragua.

Validity1 year
Processing1 month
Cost155 USD
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Temporary Residence – Scientists, Professionals & Technicians (Residente Temporal – Científicos, Profesionales, Técnicos y Personal Especializado)
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Temporary Residence – Scientists, Professionals & Technicians (Residente Temporal – Científicos, Profesionales, Técnicos y Personal Especializado)

One-year renewable temporary residence for qualified professionals, scientists, and technicians hired by Nicaraguan employers with a certified work contract.

Validity1 year
Processing6-7 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Student (Residente Temporal – Estudiante)
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Temporary Residence – Student (Residente Temporal – Estudiante)

One-year renewable temporary residence for foreigners enrolled in an officially recognized Nicaraguan educational institution, with proof of financial solvency.

Validity1 year
Processing1 month
Cost155 USD
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Temporary Residency - Employee (Residencia Temporal para Trabajadores)
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Temporary Residency - Employee (Residencia Temporal para Trabajadores)

Validity1 year (renewable annually)
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residency - Investor (Residencia Temporal para Inversionistas)
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Temporary Residency - Investor (Residencia Temporal para Inversionistas)

Validity5 years (renewable)
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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Temporary Work Permit (Permiso de Trabajo Temporal)
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Temporary Work Permit (Permiso de Trabajo Temporal)

Short-term work authorization for up to one year for foreign nationals performing seasonal or temporary paid work in Nicaragua, requiring employer sponsorship.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Tourist Entry (Tarjeta de Turista)
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Tourist Entry (Tarjeta de Turista)

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days for nationals of 69 exempt countries under Category A, with a $10 tourist card purchased on arrival.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost10 USD
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Transit Visa (Visa de Tránsito)
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Transit Visa (Visa de Tránsito)

Required for nationals of certain countries transiting through Nicaragua for more than 24 hours en route to a third country.

Validity3 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Visa-Exempt Entry (Categoría A)
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Visa-Exempt Entry (Categoría A)

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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