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Although Nicaragua is a country that has been heavily affected by war and poverty, there are still people that decide to relocate there to become permanent residents. Many of these people are American, Canadian or German retirees who are looking for an inexpensive and warm area to settle. The laws of Nicaraguan immigration are not as strict as the laws of United States immigration, but there are still many rules that must be followed to properly and legally immigrate to Nicaragua. • One law of Nicaraguan immigration is that one is not allowed to open a bank account nor can they turn on any utilities such as electricity in their homes under their own names. These things are limited to residents of Nicaragua only. Extending a tourist visa is not the proper way to go about getting naturalized in Nicaragua. To follow the law, a person’s residency has to be made official before getting any privileges. • Anyone who expects to stay for over 90 days in Nicaragua must apply for permanent residency by law. A tourist visa can only last for 90 days. If an individual plans on trying to become a permanent resident of Nicaragua, applying for permanent … Continue reading