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Nicaragua Temporary Residence — Pensioner

19 facts quoted from the official source

Special retirement route for a person receiving a stable foreign pension that meets the statutory threshold.

Route type
Independent means
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
14
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.

14 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.
  • 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
  • Foreign Pension Usd Monthlyuna pensión mensual equivalente en moneda nacional a la cantidad de Un Mil Dólares de los Estados Unidos de América (US$ 1.000.00)checked 2026-08-03 · Ley 694 consolidated to 25 March 2020, arts. 2, 4 and 5; Ley 1228 reforming Ley 761, arts. 25 and 29, La Gaceta 29 November 2024; checked 3 August 2026
  • How and where to applyThe applicant must complete the prescribed residence application.via spiex.gob.ni
  • Intended Nicaraguan DomicileThe application must state the intended domicile in Nicaragua.
  • Intur Application Or ConsulateThe application is filed with INTUR or a Nicaraguan consulate abroad.
  • Intur Approval And Dgme DocumentationINTUR approves the category and transmits the resolution and original file to DGME.
  • Medical screeningA health certificate issued by a competent authority is required.via spiex.gob.ni
  • Official Pension CertificationThe source and amount must be certified by the paying government, institution or employer.
  • Pension Is Stable And PermanentThe pension must be stable and permanent.
  • Return Ticket Guarantee DepositA guarantee deposit equivalent to return travel may apply unless a statutory exemption is available.
  • 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 summaryRESIDENTE PENSIONADO: Persona natural nacional o extranjera que goza de una pensión o jubilación ... Un Mil Dólares de los Estados Unidos de América (US$ 1,000.00) mensuales como mínimochecked 2026-08-03 · Ley 694 consolidated to 25 March 2020, arts. 2, 4 and 5; Ley 1228 reforming Ley 761, arts. 25 and 29, La Gaceta 29 November 2024; checked 3 August 2026
  • Official source basisRESIDENTE PENSIONADO: Persona natural nacional o extranjera que goza de una pensión o jubilación ... Un Mil Dólares de los Estados Unidos de América (US$ 1,000.00) mensuales como mínimochecked 2026-08-03 · Ley 694 consolidated to 25 March 2020, arts. 2, 4 and 5; Ley 1228 reforming Ley 761, arts. 25 and 29, La Gaceta 29 November 2024; checked 3 August 2026
  • Report summaryThe applicant must receive a stable foreign pension of at least USD 1,000 per month.checked 2026-07-27
  • Temporary Residence Max YearsEs residente temporal la persona que ingresa con ánimo de residir en el país en un período de tres meses a un año, renovablesvia pgr.gob.ni · checked 2026-08-03 · Ley 694 consolidated to 25 March 2020, arts. 2, 4 and 5; Ley 1228 reforming Ley 761, arts. 25 and 29, La Gaceta 29 November 2024; checked 3 August 2026
  • Temporary Residence Min MonthsEs residente temporal la persona que ingresa con ánimo de residir en el país en un período de tres meses a un año, renovablesvia pgr.gob.ni · checked 2026-08-03 · Ley 694 consolidated to 25 March 2020, arts. 2, 4 and 5; Ley 1228 reforming Ley 761, arts. 25 and 29, La Gaceta 29 November 2024; checked 3 August 2026
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.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Nicaragua?
The official source states: Special retirement route for a person receiving a stable foreign pension that meets the statutory threshold.

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

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 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, validity 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 legislacion.asamblea.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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