Customs Regulations in Nicaragua

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport (include all pages)
• Residence Visa
• Proof of Employment
• Document stating insurance coverage
• Inventory (Original) in English or Spanish, indicating value declared for Customs
  • Include brand name, serial #, model and price of the electronic equipment and electrical appliances
• Purchase Invoice (Original) for any new items in shipment, legalized by Consulate and attached to inventory
• Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
• ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINALS AND COMPLETE. DELAYS DUE TO INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTS WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CUSTOMER.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• All used household goods and personal effects are subject to import taxes and duties
• Only one shipment allowed, unless declared as partial shipment
• All shipments inspected

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• New items (original receipt required)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Narcotics
• Explosives
• Pornographic or subversive material
• Weapons, ammunition, animal or agricultural products, plants, medicines, and large quantities of liquor and food require special permits

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Autos are subject to import taxes and duties
• Amount to be paid depends on value, model, year, cubic centimeters and extras
• Documents required:
  • Registration Card
  • Purchase Invoice
  • Property Title
• ORIGINALS REQUIRED FOR ALL DOCUMENTS

PETS

• Dogs and cats permitted
• Documents required:
  • Anti-rabies Vaccination
  • Health Certificate
  • Invoice indicating value of animal