Nicaragua
All Visa Pathways(20 visas)
NicaraguaBusiness 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.
NicaraguaCategory 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.
NicaraguaDiplomatic/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.
NicaraguaPermanent Residence - Employment Contract (Residente Permanente - Residente con Contrato de Trabajo)
Five-year renewable permanent residence for foreign workers with long-term employment contracts in Nicaragua, typically after completing temporary residency.
NicaraguaPermanent Residence - Family Ties (Residente Permanente - Vínculo de Afinidad o Consanguinidad con Nicaragüense)
Five-year renewable permanent residence for foreigners married to or with direct family ties to a Nicaraguan citizen.
NicaraguaPermanent Residence - Investor (Residente Permanente - Inmigrante con Capital o Inversionista)
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.
NicaraguaPermanent Residence - Pensioner (Residente Permanente - Pensionado/Jubilado)
Five-year renewable permanent residence for retirees aged 45+ with a guaranteed monthly pension income of at least $1,250, certified by INTUR.
NicaraguaTemporary Residence - Businessman/Company Director (Residente Temporal - Empresario, Director, Gerente)
One-year renewable temporary residence for directors, managers, and administrators transferred by domestic or foreign companies to assume positions in Nicaragua.
NicaraguaTemporary Residence - Dependent Worker (Residente Temporal - Trabajador Dependiente)
One-year renewable temporary residence for foreign employees in a formal dependency relationship with a Nicaraguan employer, requiring a Ministry of Labor-certified contract.
NicaraguaTemporary Residence - Economic Dependent (Residente Temporal - Dependiente Económico)
One-year renewable temporary residence for family members financially dependent on a temporary resident visa holder in Nicaragua.
NicaraguaTemporary Residence - Independent Worker (Residente Temporal - Trabajador Independiente)
One-year renewable temporary residence for self-employed foreigners with registered commercial activity and tax registration in Nicaragua.
NicaraguaTemporary Residence - Non-Profit Legal Person (Residente Temporal - Persona Jurídica sin Fines de Lucro)
One-year renewable temporary residence for representatives of non-profit organizations carrying out charitable, educational, or development work in Nicaragua.
NicaraguaTemporary 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.
NicaraguaTemporary 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.
NicaraguaTemporary Residency - Employee (Residencia Temporal para Trabajadores)
Annually renewable residency for foreign employees under a Ministry of Labor-certified contract with a Nicaraguan employer, requiring a return-ticket guarantee deposit.
NicaraguaTemporary Residency - Investor (Residencia Temporal para Inversionistas)
Renewable five-year residency for foreign investors committing at least $30,000 to Nicaraguan business, real estate, or approved development projects.
NicaraguaTemporary 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.
NicaraguaTourist 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.
NicaraguaTransit Visa (Visa de Tránsito)
Required for nationals of certain countries transiting through Nicaragua for more than 24 hours en route to a third country.
NicaraguaVisa-Exempt Entry (Categoría A)
Visa-exempt entry for tourists and short-term business travelers from 69 approved countries, valid for 90 days with a $10 tourist card fee on arrival.