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johnstonbrad

johnstonbrad

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Canadian expat in Nicaragua

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10

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Canadian

Lives in Altogracia

Registration: 30 November 2015

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johnstonbrad replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3740

Safety and security in today's Nicaragua by GuestPoster3740

Advice and information wanted. I was scheduled to come to Nicaragua as a development worker with a Canadian NGO on June 24th, 2018. However, all Canadian volunteers have been evacuated, and now, their contracts terminated. This situation will be ...

johnstonbrad

Did you resolve this? I just read your post now. You are welcome to live in my vacant house on a beach on Isla Ometepe. It is safe there. Read More

johnstonbrad replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Nicaragua by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Nicaragua? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

johnstonbrad

Was your car brought into Nicaragua? I have bought a 2012 Hilux pickup, a 200cc motorbike and a scooter...... but I haven't been allowed to register them in my name or insure them in my name. I bought the Hilux for $12K and we had a lawyer draw ... Read More

johnstonbrad replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Nicaragua by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Nicaragua? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

johnstonbrad

You need to be at least a Resident to be able to register a vehicle. It's strange, I could own my land, but I couldn't own my scooter! Read More

johnstonbrad replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Nicaragua by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Nicaragua? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

johnstonbrad

I am still trying. It's been nearly 2 years. I have gone through 4 lawyers, all who didn't know what they were doing. It should be easy; I bought property 9 years ago; I've built over $200k of buildings; I have 3 vehicles, I've ... Read More

johnstonbrad replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Nicaragua by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Nicaragua, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Nicaragua? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

johnstonbrad

I just shipped a container from Vancouver, Canada. It arrived January 14. It took 21 days to get unpacked and it still hasn't cleared inspection. The inspectors are about 2 weeks behind and just told me it will be another 10-12 days, which in ... Read More

johnstonbrad replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Nicaragua by Julien

Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Nicaragua. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

johnstonbrad

I built my house on the beach at Altogracia.... bought the land 7 years ago. I have never seen a gnat? And I never need mosquito repellent ....perhaps because it is so windy. The only time there seem to be mosquito bites are around dusk in a dark ... Read More

johnstonbrad replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Nicaragua by Julien

Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Nicaragua. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

johnstonbrad

Altogracia.... nothing beats the island life on Ometepe Read More