Moving to Nicaragua
The rules changed a lot between 2024 and 2026. These guides are based on the laws published in La Gaceta.
What changed in Nicaragua’s immigration rules from 2024 to 2026The pensioner law (Law 694) was repealed, retiree residence became temporary, naturalization takes 7 years and dual nationality rules changed.Nicaragua residency in 2026: categories, requirements and feesTemporary and permanent residence under Law 761 as amended in 2024: who qualifies, documents, official fees and timelines.Retiring in Nicaragua: retiree and rentista residence in 2026Since 2024 retirees and rentistas get renewable temporary residence, without the benefits of the repealed Law 694. Requirements, fees and what to expect.How long you can stay in Nicaragua as a tourist and how to extendThe US$10 tourist card, 90 days shared across the CA-4, US$/$CA 25 extensions per 30 days, overstay fines and entry requirements.Nicaragua visa requirements by nationality (2026)Which nationalities enter visa-free and which need a pre-approved visa under Disposition 002-2026, in force since 16 February 2026.Apostille for Nicaragua: which countries only need an apostilleNicaragua has applied the Apostille Convention since 2013. In-force dates for the US, Canada, Spain, Mexico and others, and which documents are needed.Permanent residency and Nicaraguan citizenship: rules since 2024Who can get permanent residence, what it costs, the 7 years to naturalize, renouncing your original nationality and dual nationality since 2026.Working in Nicaragua as a foreigner: permits and remote workDGME work authorization, employer duties, permits for retirees and rentistas, and why there is no digital-nomad visa.Safety and travel advisories for Nicaragua (2026)What the US, UK and Spanish travel advisories say about Nicaragua today, and the restrictions that affect foreign residents.