Temporary Residence Permit - Pensionado (Retiree)
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.