Residence & citizenship
Residence & citizenship routes for Nicaragua.
3 Nicaraguan resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Temporary residence (residencia temporal)Visa route
The umbrella temporary-residence permit granting foreign nationals the right to live in Nicaragua for more than a year, renewable on expiry.
- Permanent residence (residencia permanente)Visa route
Long-term residence status for foreign nationals settling in Nicaragua, typically granted after a period of temporary residence.
- Citizenship by naturalisationVisa route
For foreign nationals acquiring Nicaraguan nationality after a qualifying period of permanent residence, with reduced periods available for certain applicants.