Honduras
All Visa Pathways(19 visas)
HondurasBusiness Visa
Non-immigrant visa for attending meetings, conferences, negotiations, and commercial activities. Does not authorize employment or receiving local remuneration.
HondurasConsular Visa (Visa Consular)
Entry permit issued by Honduran consular missions abroad for tourism, business, or family visits by nationals outside visa-exemption agreements.
HondurasConsulted Visa (Visa Consultada)
Entry authorization requiring prior clearance from Honduras's National Institute of Migration for nationals subject to enhanced security screening.
HondurasCourtesy Visa (Visa de Cortesía)
The Courtesy Visa is a specialized visa category issued to individuals traveling to Honduras on official missions, including members of cultural or sports delegations, and staff of international organizations who do not hold an official or diplomatic passport.
HondurasDependent Residency
Residency for minor children and dependent spouses accompanying a principal visa/residency holder (work, investor, student, etc.). Status tied to and derived from the principal applicant's residency category.
HondurasDiplomatic Visa
Issued to accredited diplomats, ambassadors, and their immediate families assigned to Honduras under a recognized bilateral agreement. Grants diplomatic privileges and immunities under the Vienna Convention.
HondurasEmployer-Sponsored Work Visa
Temporary residency permit for foreign nationals hired by a Honduran employer. Requires authenticated employment contract and proof of payroll/social security registration. Employer acts as sponsor.
HondurasExceptional Residency
Residency granted under Article 21(8) of Honduras's Migration and Aliens Law for circumstances not covered by standard immigration categories — such as humanitarian grounds, statelessness, or special government discretion.
HondurasFamily / Marriage Residency
Residency for foreign nationals married to, or closely related (first-degree kin) to, a Honduran citizen or lawful permanent resident. Requires authenticated marriage or birth certificate, criminal background check, and medical certificate.
HondurasFamily Bond Residency (Residencia por Vínculo Familiar)
Family-based residency pathway in Honduras for spouses, parents, grandparents, or siblings of Honduran citizens, processed through a registered Honduran attorney.
HondurasInvestor Residency
Immigrant-category residency for foreigners investing a minimum of USD $50,000 in lawful sectors (real estate, tourism, industry). Requires a $5,000 guarantee deposit at the Central Bank of Honduras. Renewable; leads to PR after 5 years.
HondurasOfficial / International Organization Visa
Issued to foreign government officials, UN Laissez-Passer holders, and staff of recognized international organizations on official missions in Honduras. Distinct from full diplomatic status.
HondurasPEP — Special Permit to Stay (Permiso Especial de Permanencia)
Renewable annual stay permit in Honduras for foreign nationals with a documented purpose such as employment or academic study.
HondurasPensionado (Retiree) Residency
Immigrant-category residency for retirees receiving a permanent, stable pension from a foreign government, private institution, or employer of at least USD $1,500/month. Additional income required per dependent. Valid indefinitely while conditions are met.
HondurasPermanent Residency (Residencia Permanente)
Immigrant status granted after at least 5 consecutive years of lawful temporary residency in Honduras (3 years for Spanish nationals; 1 year for CA-4 citizens). Grants right to live and work indefinitely. Pathway to Honduran citizenship.
HondurasReligious / Missionary Visa
Temporary residency for ordained clergy, missionaries, and members of registered religious institutions performing ministry, humanitarian, or community work in Honduras. Requires letter from the religious organization and INM approval.
HondurasRentista (Independent Means) Residency
Immigrant-category residency for foreign nationals with passive income (dividends, annuities, rental income, bonds) of at least USD $2,500/month from non-Honduran sources. Renewable indefinitely while income is maintained.
HondurasStudent Visa (Visa de Residente Temporal Estudiante)
Temporary residency for foreign nationals enrolled in Honduran educational institutions. Requires enrollment letter, proof of financial support, and health insurance. Issued for the duration of the academic program.
HondurasTourist Visa
Standard non-immigrant visa for leisure visits, sightseeing, and short-term stays up to 90 days. Citizens of 84+ countries may enter visa-free; others apply at a Honduran consulate. Extendable 90 days at INM.