Honduras Investor Visa
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Program Type:
Residence by Investment
Processing Time:
2-3 months
Citizenship Timeline:
3 years
Permanent Residency Timeline:
5 years
Physical Presence Required:
None
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
133 countries
Minimum Contribution:
US$50,000
Contribution Options:
Business Investment
Program Overview
Honduras Investor Visa
The Honduras Investor Visa Program offers foreign investors an opportunity to secure residency in Honduras investing a minimum of US$50,000 in a registered local business.
Investors gain access to temporary, indefinitely renewable, residence permit, with a path to permanent residence permits within 5 years, and a path to citizenship within three years of continuous residency.
Honduras Investor Visa
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Honduras Investor Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Investment and Business Setup
- Applicants must invest a minimum of US$50,000 in a legally registered business in Honduras, such as in tourism, agriculture, or manufacturing.
- The business must comply with Honduran laws, including tax and labor regulations.
Documentation Requirements
- Provide proof of investment, such as financial records or bank statements, to verify the legal source of funds.
- Submit police clearance certificates showing no criminal record and a health certificate confirming no contagious diseases or public health risks.
Application Process
Complete and submit the application to the National Institute of Migration of Honduras or a Honduran consulate, along with all supporting documents and applicable fees.
Dependents
Applicants can include a spouse and dependent children under 18 (or financially dependent older children) by providing evidence of the relationship and financial support.
Honduras Investor Visa
Salient Benefits
- Low taxes
- Mild climate
- Low cost of living
- Path to citizenship
- Short processing time
Honduras Investor Visa
Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
Upon making an approved qualifying investment, applicants get a renewable temporary residence permit with no minimum stay requirements – qualifying them for permanent residency within five years should they continue to meet the program’s requirements.
To qualify for citizenship, however, they need to continuously live in the country for at least three years, and demonstrate good knowledge of Honduran civics and Spanish language.
Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.
Honduras Investor Visa
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications for this program may be directed to National Institute of Migration of Honduras (Instituto Nacional de Migración – INM).
Legislation upon which this program is based Article 42, Section 4 of the Honduran Immigration and Foreigners Law (Ley de Migración y Extranjería).
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