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Nicaragua Retirement: How to get residency

November 7th, 2011 | Nicaragua - Relocation, Nicaragua - Travel Tips, The Best of Nicaragua | No Comments »

Having to leave the country every three months can really start to get old. Most of us just want to relax and enjoy Nicaragua without having to worry about planning our next visa renewal trip. The answer is simple, become a resident.

You can hire a lawyer to do everything for you and all you have to do is sign the checks, right? Sure but those checks can get pretty steep. The most cost effective approach is to do it yourself. Dealing with the government yourself can be a real pain in the neck, believe me I know, but it’s not very hard.

When applying as a retiree you will need the following documents:

Residency application form obtained from
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Entry Requirements for Nicaragua

August 15th, 2009 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - News, Nicaragua - Relocation, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

This information is posted on the US Department of State Travel Page.

To enter Nicaragua as a tourist, all you need to do is purchase a $5 tourist card upon arrival. Technically your passport also needs to be valid for the length of your stay in Nicaragua, not the six months that it does with most other countries. You also must have proof of travel onward, either back to your country of origin or to another country, and evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself while you are in Nicaragua. The funds aren’t exactly something you can prove at the airport, so they don’t particularly check for it, but you should make sure you have a ticket of travel onward, even if you plan on renewing Read more

Managua – The Place to Live… or Maybe Not

December 28th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Relocation, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

I was recently discussing Managua with a good friend of mine who, as an American who grew up in Guatemala, and has lived the last several years in Nicaragua, has a pretty balanced outlook on the city. She says, “It’s a great place to visit, but I would NEVER live there.”

“Why?” I ask, expecting her to spout some bit about how she prefers to be in the mountains, or how the beauty she sees in Guatemala will never compete with what Nicaragua, Managua in particular, has to offer.

Her answer: “It is just too hot!”

That got me thinking. For someone who has lived in tropical climates since she was only 4 years old to say that a city Read more

3 Reasons to Consider Relocating to Nicaragua

October 31st, 2008 | Nicaragua - News, Nicaragua - Relocation | No Comments »

I’ll be the first to admit that Nicaragua doesn’t have the greatest reputation, but take this Gringo’s word for it, Nicaragua is an excellent place to plant your Latin American roots. Here’s why:

Real Estate is extremely undervalued. Because of Nicaragua’s reputation, real estate prices here are often much cheaper than they are in other Latin American countries.
Infrastructure has improved greatly. The start of the millennium saw a boom in Nicaragua that led to increased foreign investment and infrastructure. Better infrastructure makes for better business opportunities and a higher quality of life.
Tourism has increased. The San Juan del Sur coast line is constantly dotted with cruise ships. In June Nicaragua announced plans to join forces with Guatemala,

Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Nicaragua

October 14th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - News, Nicaragua - Relocation | 3 Comments »

Can somebody give Nicaragua a break? This country, known for its political instability and internal conflict is desperately trying to change its image from a war torn nation to an attractive foreign investment opportunity. And in all reality, Nicaragua is the latter rather than the former.

Nicaragua’s real estate market is still in its developing stages, due largely in part to the fact that it is frequently overshadowed by other Central and South American countries. Henkel Smith, the president of Water’s Edge International Realty said, “Because Nicaragua has historically been overlooked by travelers and real estate investors [in comparison] to Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico, prices have remained extremely affordable.”

The most popular places to invest are Read more

Nicaragua is the Place to Escape the United States Recession

October 8th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Relocation | 1 Comment »

As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.

Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more

Shipping Personal Items to Nicaragua

September 11th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - Relocation, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

Puerto Limon Agency receives a lot of praise from foreigners living in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama for being a reliable service customs broker and shipping company. The agency has been handling large shipments from North America and Europe for over 40 years, and has a long record of quality service.

The staff at Puerto Limon speaks English and Spanish and is very helpful. They pick up your belongings from your home no matter where it is, and deliver right to your doorway. You don’t have to worry about dealing with local customs and regulations; Puerto Limon takes care of all of that. Although they are based in Costa Rica, they also deliver to Panama and Nicaragua. Read more

Getting Your Residency in Nicaragua

August 21st, 2008 | Nicaragua - Relocation | No Comments »

If you plan on staying in Nicaragua just a short time, there is no need to think about residency. If you are making a permanent move however, you may want to try and get your residency in order to avoid excesses fees and issues of legality.

There are three possible statuses attainable for those not born in Nicaragua: temporary resident, permanent resident and citizen. A temporary resident gets a cédula, which is the standard Nicaraguan ID card that must be renewed yearly. A permanent resident gets the same cédula, but only has to renew every five years. A citizen receives both a cédula and passport.

The requirements for residency depend on the reason for residency; whether you Read more

Real Estate in Nicaragua

August 5th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Relocation | No Comments »

There has never been a better time to purchase real estate in Nicaragua. Currently the country boasts some of the best prices for the nicest plots of land in Central America. Dubbed “the new Costa Rica” by many, Nicaragua has been receiving more and more attention from foreign investors. There are, of course, a few things you need to watch out for when purchasing property.

When the Sandinista government was still in control the enacted a program called Agrarian Reform, where properties were unjustly taken from their rightful owners and redistributed. Now, the original owners are looking to get their land back, and there are still many unresolved property disputes.

That is why it is best to Read more

Invest In Nicaragua

July 12th, 2008 | Nicaragua - Business, Nicaragua - News, Nicaragua - Relocation, Nicaragua - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

For years people have shied away from investing in, or even visiting Nicaragua. Thankfully since the political climate has settled, the country has been progressing as not only a top-notch vacation destination, but a fine place to do business as well.

As tourism increases, business opportunities increase as well. There is room for new hotels in popular areas, as well as the development of untouched, but amazing locations. Condos are springing up left and right, as are tour guide companies, services and amenities for tourists and investors, and every other kind of business imaginable.

Now is the time to dive into the limitless possibilities of Nicaragua. With everything from real estate investment, to importation of goods for foreigners living and Read more