Two main paths
A Honduran attorney files every residency application with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Neither path asks you to give up your citizenship.
- Retirees: proof of a monthly pension or Social Security income of at least $1,500.
- Rentistas: proof of monthly income from investments or rentals of at least $2,500.
- Business owners: residency through the Honduran corporation that runs your business.
- Key employees: residency through your work, with diplomas or licenses that prove your qualifications.
How long it takes
Retiree residency usually takes about 6 to 9 months, and there is no minimum age. Business residency usually takes about six months once the corporation is approved. While you wait, the tourist visa rules still apply: leave the country within 90 days and stay out at least 72 hours, once or twice during the process.
Papers to bring
- A police report from your home country, with an Apostille.
- For retiree residency, proof of income with an Apostille or authentication.
- Canadians: documents are authenticated in person at a Honduran consulate, so do it before you leave home.
A benefit for retirees
Once you have retiree residency, your attorney can apply for tax exemptions to import one vehicle and your household goods.
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws and fees change, so confirm the details with a Honduran attorney.