Nicaragua Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Nicaragua Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    B-
  • Passport Ranking
    84/198
  • Passport Score
    119.2/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    112
  • Visa-required Countries
    86
  • Access to the World's GDP
    35%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    40%
  • Access to the World's Population
    29%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    62%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Yes
    Unrestricted: Any child born in the country automatically becomes a citizen.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    4 years
    All 4 years must spend as a permanent resident. Many residency permits in Nicaragua start as PR right away.
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
    Yes, Spanish
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes, but not enforced
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    Yes, minor children naturalize along with parents
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    Yes
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    No / Yes
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    2 years / 2 years
    Must be both married and reside in the country for 2 years.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    Not allowed
  • Language test
    Yes, Spanish
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes, but not enforced.
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    2 years
    May apply immediately after having a child with a Nicaraguan citizen or giving birth in Nicaragua (jus soli), assuming you have resided there for 2 years.
  • Citizens of specific countries
    2 years
    2 years for citizens by birth of Spain and Central American countries.
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Territorial
A tax resident of a country with a TERRITORIAL tax system pays taxes on the income generated within the country only. Income generated outside of the country remains tax-free.
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Service Providers available in Nicaragua
  • Immigration (residency, citizenship)
  • Tax advice (attorneys and/or accountants)
  • Corporate services (company formation, etc.)
  • Real Estate (agents, lawyers)
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Nicaragua Overview
  • Region
    North and South America
  • Capital City
    Managua
  • Largest City
    Managua
  • Currency
    Nicaraguan córdoba
  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Population
    6.6 million (111th)
  • Life Expectancy
    74.8 years (130th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $15.7 billion (138th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $2,380 (156th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Average (3/5)
  • Safety
    Average (4/7)
  • Pollution
    Average (3/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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