Residence in Honduras: permits and requirements
Living legally in Honduras is possible through 4 permit types: permanent, family, investment. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Temporary Resident
Residence type #1 of 4
1-2 year temporary residence permit for foreigners who wish to stay in Honduras for work, study or family ties.
Requirements
- Apply before the Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) of Honduras
- Show lawful means of subsistence
- No serious criminal record
- Enter the country through an authorized checkpoint
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Temporary residence application
- Criminal record certificates from the country of origin and Honduras
- Health certificate
- Proof of income or job offer
- Photos
Frequently asked questions about residence in Honduras
How many types of residence permits are there in Honduras?
Honduras offers 4 residence permit types, grouped into the categories permanent, family, investment. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Honduras last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year renewable (Migration Law; INM Honduras); Renewed every 5 years (INM Honduras); Permanent. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Honduras be renewed?
It depends on the type: 1 of 4 permits are renewable. Each fact sheet on this page indicates whether the permit in question allows renewal.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Honduras?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Valid passport; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Health certificate. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Honduras lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization of Central Americans by birth pathway, which requires 1 year of residence in the country (Constitution art. 24.1). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Honduras.
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