IMMIGRATION

GENERALITIES

All foreigners, upon entering Nicaraguan territory, enjoy the same rights and individual and social guarantees recognized in the Political Constitution of Nicaragua, the international instruments on human rights and on migration matters duly ratified by Nicaragua, except for the limitations established by the Political Constitution and the Laws of the Republic.

Law No. 761, the General Law on Migration and Foreigners and its Regulations, regulate the entry of foreigners into Nicaraguan territory, and their permanence.

IMMIGRATION CATEGORIES

Work Permit

Foreign citizens who enter the country with the aim of carrying out seasonally paid work. The General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners, will authorize foreigners a special permission to stay and work for a period of up to one year, for which they must provide, mainly and prior to starting the residence application procedures, a work contract which must be previously certified by the Labor Ministry.

Resident Independent Worker

Foreign citizens qualified as independent workers or in a dependency relationship who intend to obtain temporary residence in Nicaragua, in addition to the established common requirements, must provide a declaration of merchant registered in the Mercantile Registry, a copy of the commercial registration of the Mayor's Office, a copy of registration in the General Directorate of Income, a notarized statement of sources of income.

Resident with Work Contract

Foreign citizens qualified as scientists, professionals, technicians or specialists who intend to be hired by public or private organizations, national or foreign companies, to carry out their specialty work in the country, in addition to the established common requirements, must provide mainly and prior to starting the residence application procedures, a work contract which must be previously certified by the Labor Ministry.

Immigrant Resident with Capital or Investor

Foreign citizens who intend to settle in Nicaragua to develop any economic activity with their own capital may acquire the status of resident investor, for which they must provide an investment registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce, a certified copy of the company’s deed of incorporation or declaration as a merchant registered in the commercial registry and a copy of the commercial registration of the Mayor's Office and the General Directorate of Income.

Resident Businessman

Foreign citizens qualified as directors, managers, entrepreneurs or administrators who are transferred from abroad to Nicaragua by companies, national or foreign, to assume specific positions in them, in addition to the established common requirements, must provide a copy of the Deed of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company duly registered in the Mercantile Registry, a copy of the commercial registration of the corresponding mayor's office and of the General Directorate of Income (DGI) in force.

Retired Resident or Rentier Pensioner Resident

Foreign citizens who enjoy a pension or retirement from governments, public or private institutions and who wish to reside permanently in Nicaragua, must provide a Certification of origin, annual or monthly amount of the pension, retirement or income they receive, issued by the competent authority of the country where the pension originates, by the international organization, public or private company in which he/she provided his/her services or that pays him/her the pension, resolution of the Nicaraguan Tourism Institute (Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo INTUR) where the condition of retiree or pensioner is ratified.

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MIGRATORY CATEGORIES

All foreign citizens to reside in Nicaragua must comply common requirements, applicable regardless of category, the following:

Submit an application form
Accompanied by a residence application letter, original and copy of passport
Passport-size photographs
Criminal record certificate issued by the country of origin
Birth certificate
Health certificate

Once the application is approved, they must make a deposit of money in guarantee, which will be equivalent to the value of a return ticket to their country of origin.

All documents must be submitted translated into Spanish and duly apostilled. They must be recently issued and current documents to be accepted. Not more than SIX MONTHS from its issue date.

IMMIGRATION:

ACZALAW has qualified professionals, with the experience to provide accompaniment and advice to national and foreign companies and investors, for the company and its foreign personnel, which require the processing and application of residences and work permits, according to the corresponding migratory category, to enter, reside or work in our country. Immigration (residency) status is required to work in the country, manage bank accounts in financial institutions and to participate as a legal representative of a company.

Our services include advice and accompaniment in:

Obtaining temporary work permits for foreign citizens who enter the country with the aim of developing paid work on a seasonal basis.
Obtaining residence under the category of resident Immigrant with Capital or Investor, for those foreign citizens who intend to settle in Nicaragua and develop with their own capital any economic activity.
Obtaining residence under the category of Retired Resident or Resident Rentista, for those retired foreign citizens who intend to settle in Nicaragua.
We advise and guide in obtaining a residence with an employment contract, oriented for foreign citizens qualified as scientists, professionals, technicians or specialists who intend to be hired by public or private organizations, national to foreign companies, to perform in the country work of their specialty.
Obtaining residence for foreign citizens qualified as director, manager, entrepreneur or administrative who are transferred from abroad to Nicaragua by companies, national or foreign, to assume specific positions in them.
Obtaining residence as an Independent Worker, useful for foreign citizens qualified as independent workers or in a dependent relationship who intend to obtain temporary residence in Nicaragua.
Renewal of permits and residences in the different categories contemplated by current immigration legislation.
Changes of immigration category.
Obtaining and managing before the Ministry of Labor for the authorization of employment contracts to foreigners who intend to obtain a work permit or residence with category to work.
Preventive advice of the applicable immigration regulations, guiding and anticipating their observance and compliance by the companies hiring personnel and investors, as well as the benefits and advantages when applicable, as the case may be.
Organize your required documentation file according to the category, application according to the specific case.

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