Grow Your Workforce in Nicaragua

Work Visas in Nicaragua

Here are the main work visas available in Nicaragua:

Work Permit

• Up to 1 year (can be extended)
• For foreign nationals seeking employment in Nicaragua. Requirements:
• Completed work permit application form
• Copy of biodata and stamped pages of the passport
• A letter from the employer in Nicaragua
• Articles of Incorporation of the company
• Employment contract validated by the Ministry of Labor
• Evidence that 90% of the employer's workforce is Nicaraguan

Temporary Residence Visa

• 1 year (renewable)
• For foreign nationals planning to work in Nicaragua for an extended period.
• Requirements:
• Two passport photographs
• Passport with at least six months of validity
• Completed visa application form
• A formal letter from the employer proving the applicant’s income
• Original birth certificate and photocopy
• Criminal background check from any country lived in during the last five years
• Medical documents proving no known communicable diseases
• Cash deposit for potential deportation costs

Permanent Residence Visa

• 5 years
• For foreign nationals who have lived in Nicaragua as temporary residents for three years.
• Requirements: Similar to those for the temporary residence visa but focused on long-term residency.

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