Honduras
General visa requirements for travelling to Honduras. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Temporary Residence Permit - Rentista)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 3-6 months
- Fee
- Varies
- Validity
- 2-5 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Rentista visa is subcategory of Special Residence Permit. Initially granted for 2 years, renewable for up to 5 years. Renewable indefinitely as long as income requirement continues to be met. Must be represented by Honduran attorney - self-representation not permitted.
Eligibility
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Financial
Must demonstrate stable passive income of at least $2,500 per month from foreign sources such as rental income or investments.
Minimum funds: $2,500/month passive income
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Health
Must provide good health certificate.
Required vaccinations: None specific
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Criminal record
Clean criminal record required from all countries of residence in past 5 years.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Proof of stable passive income from abroad (rental income, investments, etc.); Minimum amount: $2,500/month
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Police clearance
Validity months: 12
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Residence Permit Application
How to apply
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Document gathering
Collect passport, police clearances from all countries of residence (past 5 years), health certificate, and proof of passive income ($2,500/month minimum).
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Online application
Hire attorney registered with Honduran national bar association. All applicants must be represented by attorney - cannot self-represent.
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Fee payment
Pay residence permit processing fees and legal fees.
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Processing wait
Attorney submits application to immigration authorities. Processing time varies.
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Visa collection
Receive Special Residence Permit (Rentista category) valid for 2-5 years.
Work / Immigration visa (Temporary Residence Permit - Pensionado (Retiree))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 3-6 months
- Fee
- Varies
- Validity
- 2-5 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Pensionado visa is subcategory of Special Residence Permit for retirees. Valid for 2-5 years initially (typically 2 years first grant). Renewable indefinitely while pension requirement continues to be met. Must use registered Honduran attorney.
Eligibility
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Financial
Must demonstrate receipt of foreign pension of at least $1,500 per month.
Minimum funds: $1,500/month pension
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Age
Typically for retirees receiving pension income.
Max age: 0; Min age: 0
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Health
Good health certificate required.
Required vaccinations: None specific
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Criminal record
Clean criminal history required.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Validity months: 12
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Residence Application
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, police clearances, health certificate, and proof of foreign pension ($1,500/month minimum).
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Online application
Retain attorney registered with Honduran bar association to represent application. Self-representation not allowed.
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Fee payment
Pay residence permit and legal fees.
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Processing wait
Attorney processes application through immigration system.
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Visa collection
Receive Special Residence Permit (Pensionado category) valid 2-5 years.
Work / Immigration visa (Work Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 5-16 months
- Fee
- Varies
- Validity
- 1-5 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Work permit usually takes 4-8 weeks to process, but full visa process can take 5-16 months. Work permits valid for 1-5 years and must be renewed. Both work permit and work visa are required - permit allows employment, visa allows entry/stay. Citizens of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua do not require work permit under CA-4 Agreement.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have job offer from Honduran employer who can demonstrate no suitable local candidate is available.
Required status: Job offer from Honduran employer
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Health
Must pass medical examination and provide health certificate.
Required vaccinations: None specific
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Criminal record
Clean criminal record required from both home country and Honduras.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 12
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Work Visa Application Form
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Collect passport, job offer, employment contract, police clearances (home country and Honduras), medical certificate, CV, and educational qualifications.
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Online application
Employer must submit proof of job offer and demonstrate no suitable local candidate available. All applicants must be represented by attorney registered with Honduran bar association.
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Fee payment
Pay work permit and visa fees. Costs vary depending on permit duration and nationality.
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Processing wait
Processing can be lengthy. Both work permit and work visa required.
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Visa collection
Receive work permit (valid 1-5 years) and work visa for legal employment.