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CONSULAR SERVICES PROVIDED TO
U.S. CITIZENS AND NATIONALS

EMERGENCY CONSULAR SERVICES

  1. Arrests
  2. Financial-Medical Assistance
  3. Deaths
  4. Welfare Whereabouts
  5. Search and Rescue
  6. Travel Warnings

NON-EMERGENCY CONSULAR SERVICES

  1. Acquisition and Loss of Citizenship
  2. Registration Services
  3. Passport Services Abroad
  4. Consular Reports of Birth and Death
  5. Child Custody Disputes
  6. Notarial and Judicial Services
  7. Property Claims
  8. Estates
  9. Shipping and Seaman
  10. Federal Agencies Liaison
  11. General Requirements for Taking Your Pet out of Nicaragua

LINKS TO RELATED SITES

  1. "FAQ about Passports Citizenship Documents"
  2. "Foreign Entry Requirements"
  3. "FAQ Travel, Nationality and Loss of Citizenship"
  4. "Nicaragua - Consular Information sheet"
  5. "U.S. Consuls Help Americans Abroad"
  6. "Travel Publications"
  7. "Tips for Travelers to Central and South America"
  8. "Crisis Abroad - What the State Department Does"
  9. "International Adoption - Nicaragua"
  10. "Dual Nationality"

 

 

 

EMERGENCY CONSULAR SERVICES

1. Arrests

- Protection of Americans arrested or detained abroad.
- Notification of relatives and friends in the United States about the individual's arrest and well being.
- Assistance in transfer of private funds, as needed, to the arrested and monitoring of humanitarian rights.

If you are arrested, you should ask the authorities to notify a U.S. consular officer. Consular officers cannot get you out of jail. When you are in Nicaragua you are subject to its laws. Consular officers, however, can work to protect your legitimate interest and ensure that you are not discriminated against. They can provide a list of local attorneys, visit you, and contact your family and friends. [List of Attorneys]

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2. Financial-Medical Assistance

- Logistical assistance in the repatriation of destitute U.S. nationals and coordination of medical evacuation of nonofficial U.S. nationals abroad.
- Transmittal of private funds in emergencies to destitute U.S. nationals (when commercial banking facilities are unavailable).

Should you lose all your money and other financial resources, consular officers can help you contact your family, bank, or employer to arrange for them to send you money. If you become sick or hurt, you can contact a consular officer for a list of local doctors, dentists, and medical specialists. [List of doctors] If you are injured or become seriously ill, a consular officer will help you find medical assistance and, at your request, inform your family or friends.

3. Deaths

Notification to interested parties in the United States of deaths abroad of U.S. citizens and assistance with arrangements for disposition of remains.

When an American dies abroad, a consular officer notifies the American's family and informs them about options and cost for disposition of remains. Costs for preparing and returning a body to the U.S. may be high and must be paid by the family.

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4. Welfare Whereabouts

Search for nonofficial U.S. nationals in Nicaragua who have not been heard from for an undue length of time and/or about whom there is special concern.

Transmittal of emergency messages to U.S. nationals in Nicaragua.

In the event that your family needs to reach you because of an emergency at home or because they are worried about your welfare, they should call the Department's Citizen Emergency center at (202) 647-5225. The State Department will relay the message to consular officers in Nicaragua. Consular officers will try to locate you, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back to your family.

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5. Search and Rescue

Coordination of search and rescue efforts in which planes and/or ships belonging to the U.S. Government or other governments search for missing or overdue planes or boats of American registry or carrying American passengers or crew.

6. Travel Warnings

Drafting (for Nicaragua) and distribution (for other countries) of travel warnings and consular information sheets on such subjects as medical facilities, crime reports, areas of instability, and entry requirements for U.S. Citizens.

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NON-EMERGENCY CONSULAR SERVICES

1. Acquisition and Loss of Citizenship

Determination of acquisition and loss of U.S. citizenship.

2. Registration Services

Registering American citizens abroad. U.S. Citizens residing in Nicaragua are invited to register with the Consular Section by printing and completing a registration form. The form should be mailed to the consulate along with a copy of your U.S. passport photo page. It may also be submitted in person at the Consular Section. Choose the [Spanish] or the [English] format. The mailing address is as follows:

Embajada de los Estados Unidos
Apartado postal 327
KM 4 1/2 Carretera Sur
Managua, Nicaragua.

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3. Passport Services Abroad

Issuing of U.S. passports and travel documentation to U.S. citizens and nationals abroad. In the event your passport is lost or stolen, or if a new passport is needed, a Consul can issue a replacement passport. If you believe your passport has been stolen, first report the theft to the local police and get a police declaration. Replacement passports cost $55 if the applicant is still in possession of the old passport, $85 without the old passport, and $70 for minors under the age of 16. Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by both parents and must present the original birth certificate*.

Passport applications are received in the consular section Monday through Friday (except Thursday) between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The new passport is generally available in 10 days.

In order to obtain a replacement passport the following is needed:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. a previous passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, previous registration with the Embassy, etc.)
  • One 2"x2" (5cm x5cm) photo with light background (white or off-white)
  • Completed application form
  • Application fee
  • Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by both parents

* If you do not have any proof of citizenship and an electronic search needs to be done, you will have to pay an extra fee of U.S. $45.

Please note: Anyone obtaining a replacement passing in Nicaragua must go to the main office of Nicaraguan immigration to obtain an entry stamp before attempting to leave the country.

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4. Consular Reports of Birth and Death

Recording of the birth or death abroad of a U.S. citizen. Copy requests go directly to Passport Services in the U.S. State Department in Washington.

"Consular Reports of Birth, Death, and Marriage on file with the Department of State"

5. Child Custody Disputes

Welfare/whereabouts information about children involved in custody disputes.

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6. 6. Notarial and Judicial Services

- Notarial and judicial services abroad, including the authentication of various documents from abroad.
- Execution of notices or commissions to take testimony abroad and transmittal of letters rogatory; receiving from foreign countries letters rogatory and other requests for assistance.
- Coordination with the Department of Justice in bringing witnesses to courts in the United States.
- Information as to methods of effecting service of process abroad for cases pending in U.S. courts. Information on marriage abroad of American citizens.

The cost of Notarial services varies between US$ 20 to US$30 depending of the service requested. Notorial Services are offered Monday through Friday (except Thursday) between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.

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7. Property Claims

(Claims stemming from confiscations under the FSLN government are handled by the Embassy Economic Section - Protection of property and other interests owned by U.S. nationals abroad.
- Answering of claims inquiries, including those regarding foreign government restitution/compensation.
- Advise on methods of obtaining documents from abroad as property claims evidence.
- Response to inquiries concerning private trade complaints.

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8. Estates

- Guidance and logistical assistance to heirs concerning estates in foreign countries of U.S. nationals who die abroad when there is no qualified legal representative present.
- Answering of inquiries regarding the interests of U.S. nationals in foreign estates.

9. Shipping and Seaman

- Protection of American vessels and seamen abroad.

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10. Federal Agencies Liaison

- Liaison between the Department of State and Federal agencies concerning overseas claimants of Federal benefit programs and delivery of Treasury checks and other services.
- Liaison with U.S. Federal benefit programs abroad.
-Liaison with the Selective Service System and guidance on draft registration procedures abroad.
- Guidance on registering to vote absentee abroad.
-Coordination with the Internal Revenue Service of the annual tax assessor's visits and distribution of tax forms and information abroad.

Consular officers cannot act as travel agents, bankers, lawyers, investigators, or law enforcement officers. Please do not expect them to find you employment, get you residence or driving permits, act as interpreters, search for missing luggage, or settle disputes with hotel managers. They can, however, tell you how to get help on these and other matters.

11. General Requirements for Taking your Pet out of Nicaragua

  1. Take your pet to a registered veterinarian and present the vet with your pet’s vaccination record. The vet will issue a health certificate for your pet. Note: most vets will take care of the below process for a fee.
  2. Take the health certificate to Centro de Tramites de Exportacion (CETREX) located at plaza el sol, 1 ˝ c. al Sur. mano derecha. You need to ask for export permit.
  3. Authenticate this document at the Nicaraguan chancery (MINREX). Address: Sobre la Avenida Bolivar. Del Cine González 1c. al sur.
  4. Check with the airline for any current travel restrictions for pets.
  5. For further information on the importation of pets and other animals into the United States, please link to the following webpages:

    CDC:
    www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm

    Customs:
    http://www.cbp.gov/imagecache/cgov/content/publications/pets_2epdf/v1/pets.pdf

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[Privacy Statement]

Our contact address is: EmbassyInfo@state.gov
For specific consular questions, please address them directly to: ConsularManagua@state.gov