Package Forwarding
Private Messages Friends Invite My Jobs My Properties My Profile My Tips

Nicaragua Expat Forum

VISA RUN

Post New Topic
alideba
4/8/2012 09:47 EST

Hi,
anybody have any information about visa run?
* The best place for border crossing from Managua
* Distance from Managua
* Procedure
* Required absence from Nicaragua
* Possible cost
Thank you all
Greetings
Alan
alideba

Post a Reply

00abuse

bushamy13
4/8/2012 10:56 EST

Assuming you mean your visa is only good for 30, 90 or 180 days and you must then become a resident or leave the country for 3 days.

Most people go to Costa Rica and vice versa. There is only the one land border crossing at the southern end of the PanAmerican highway. Another is due to open soon but we have been waiting for it for 5 years.

If you come back to Nicaragua you again qualify for the tourist pass for 90 days for $10 I believe. The real cost is spending 3 days in Costa Rica.

While not legal, many people simply go to the border and get someone to stamp your passport accordlingly. I think it is around $40-50 for the bribe (ah, I mean courtesy tip). If not sure where to go just ask any taxi driver.

The border crossing is 1 hr 15 min from Granada or two hours from Managua.

A pleasant trip is to just take the Tico or Nica bus to Costa Rica. Makes the border crossing much more pleasant and the buses are pretty good.

Post a Reply

00abuse

expat health insurance from CIGNA

Choosing an expat health insurance provider is an important decision. Get a quote from our trusted expat health insurance partner, CIGNA. With Cigna Global Health Options, you can create an international health insurance plan that's perfectly tailored for the needs of you and your family.

Learn More Get a Quote

alideba
4/8/2012 21:04 EST

Hi bushany13. Thanks for the message
Greetings
Alan
alideba

Post a Reply

00abuse

Expatriate Health Insurance

Get a quote for expat health insurance in Nicaragua.

Mail Forwarding to Nicaragua

Mail Forwarding to Nicaragua.


Expat Tax

Expat Tax Preparation, Expat Tax Professionals


International Moving Companies

Moving to Nicaragua? Find a moving company.

Join Today (free)

Join Expat Exchange to meet expats in your area or get advice before your move. It's FREE and takes 1 minute!

Copyright 1997-2017 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal