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Permanent Residence — Family Link to a Nicaraguan

17 facts quoted from the official source

Permanent residence through specified affinity or consanguinity with a Nicaraguan citizen.

Route type
Family
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Application To Dgme Or ConsulateResidence is requested from DGME in Nicaragua or through a Nicaraguan mission abroad.via legislacion.asamblea.gob.ni
  • Birth Or Naturalisation CertificateA birth or naturalisation certificate must establish identity and civil status.via spiex.gob.ni
  • Character and securityAn authenticated criminal-record certificate from the relevant country of origin or residence is required for adults.via spiex.gob.ni
  • Civil Records Prove LinkMarriage, birth or capacity records must prove the relationship.
  • Eligible RelationshipThe current law specifies the accepted relationship classes.
  • Guarantee Deposit Exemption May ApplyClose family links to Nicaraguans may qualify for the statutory guarantee-deposit exemption.via legislacion.asamblea.gob.ni
  • Medical screeningA health certificate issued by a competent authority is required.via spiex.gob.ni
  • Nicaraguan Family LinkThe applicant must have the qualifying family link to a Nicaraguan.
  • Nicaraguan Identity EvidenceThe Nicaraguan family member's nationality and identity must be documented.
  • Return Ticket Guarantee DepositA guarantee deposit equivalent to return travel may apply unless a statutory exemption is available.via legislacion.asamblea.gob.ni
  • Spanish Or Translated DocumentsDocuments must be in Spanish or translated into Spanish.via spiex.gob.ni
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or accepted CA-4 identity document must be provided.via spiex.gob.ni
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must have the qualifying family link to a Nicaraguan.
  • How and where to applyThe applicant must complete the prescribed residence application.via spiex.gob.ni
  • Official source basisThe applicant must have the qualifying family link to a Nicaraguan.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must have the qualifying family link to a Nicaraguan.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewable Up To YearsThe current permanent-residence authorisation may be granted for up to five renewable years.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Nicaragua?
The official source states: Permanent residence through specified affinity or consanguinity with a Nicaraguan citizen.

Every answer is quoted from the official pgr.gob.ni page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source pgr.gob.niLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Nicaragua government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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