Pensioner Residence (Residencia Temporal de Pensionado)
changing — Law 694 incentives repealed Aug 2024 (Law 1210); now general migration law 761
Pensioner Residence is a residence route in Nicaragua (Pensione). Foreign pension ≥US$1,000–1,200/mo (sources conflict) + ~US$150/mo per dependant; police record, health cert. Since Law 694 repeal (2024) filed directly at DGME, 1-yr temporary residence renewed yearly, no import perks. Gov fees ~US$250/person.
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 9'600. 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 income untaxed; Nicaraguan-source income up to 30%.
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.
| Categoria | Pensione |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 600 |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 9'600 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 3 |
| Cittadinanza | 4 |
| Lavoro | no |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Territorial: foreign-source income untaxed; Nicaraguan-source income up to 30%. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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