Entry regulations		Residence regulations		Additional information
No restrictions for short-term tourist stays of up to 3 months.		For stays of more than 3 months, the residence permit has to be extended by the immigration authorities. In this case, the presentation of a medical certificate is requested.		Extended residency will only exceptionally be granted to HIV-positive people.

HIV-specific entry and residence regulations for Nicaragua

There are no specific entry or residence regulations for people with HIV/AIDS. Neither a medical certificate nor an HIV test result is required for short-term tourist or other stays. For stays of more than three months, the residence permit has to be extended by the immigration authorities. In this case, the presentation of a medical certificate is requested.

According to the immigration authorities, extended residency will only exceptionally be granted to HIV-positive people. For example, it will be granted to people who participate in the rehabilitation programme for drug users offered by organizations established in Nicaragua (such as Patriarca).  

There are no specific residence regulations. There are no regulations regarding the control, deportation or expulsion of those concerned.

(Source: 1)

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Nicaragua.

(Source: 2)

 

HIV treatment information for Nicaragua

 

 

HIV information / HIV NGOs in Nicaragua

Updated information is available through the aidsmap search engine at http://www.aidsmap.com/e-atlas

 

Global Criminalisation of HIV Transmission Scan

The Global Criminalisation Scan is an initiative of GNP+. It aims to collect and keep up to date information on national and state level laws criminalising the transmission of or exposure to HIV. It also aims to provide an easily accessible ‘clearing-house’ of resources, research, and initiatives on the subject and to provide a platform for advocacy initiatives.

Find out more about the scan and the criminalisation of HIV transmission legislation at http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/.

 

Sources

1. German Embassy, Managua, 4 January 2000 Confirmed January 23, 2008
2. U.S. Department Of State; Bureau of Consular Affairs; https://travel.state.gov / July 7, 2018; consulted July 9, 2018

 

updated: 7/9/2018
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