Investor Residence (Residencia Temporal de Inversionista)
Investor Residence is a residence route in Nicaragua (Investor / golden visa). Registered investment in a Nicaraguan business (historically ≥US$30,000; ProNicaragua/MIFIC certification), business plan, police record. Amount unverified for 2026. Gov fees ~US$375/person.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 24'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 4 years.
How holders are taxed
Territorial: foreign income untaxed; local profits 30% IR.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 24'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 900 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 3 |
| Citizenship | 4 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Territorial: foreign income untaxed; local profits 30% IR. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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