Rentier Residence (Residencia Temporal de Rentista)
Suspended programmes — Reportedly closed to new applicants since mid-2026 (unconfirmed)
Rentier Residence is a residence route in Nicaragua (Moyens indépendants). Stable passive foreign income ≥US$1,250/mo (2019 figure; unverified) + per-dependant top-up; police record, health cert. Reports (mid-2026) that DGME no longer accepts new rentista files — unconfirmed. Gov fees ~US$250/person.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 12'000. 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-source dividends untaxed.
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.
| Catégorie | Moyens indépendants |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 600 |
| Revenu / an | CHF 12'000 |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | — |
| Résidence perm. | 3 |
| Citoyenneté | 4 |
| Travail | no |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | Territorial: foreign-source dividends untaxed. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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