Honduras Investor Residency — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇭🇳 Honduras
Program
Investor Residency
Local Name
Residencia Inversionista
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Renewable
Yes
Residency for foreigners investing at least $50,000 in lawful economic activity in Honduras, supported by a feasibility study, investment schedule, and investor registration.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | -- | USD 50,000 | $50,000 | -- | Yes | Required |
| Bank deposit | Investment guarantee | USD 5,000 | $5,000 | -- | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial Tax System
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
3 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
90–180 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
Local Representative
Required
📝 NOTES
The Honduran National Migration Institute lists investors as a residence category and requires documentary proof of at least $50,000 invested in lawful activity, a technical feasibility study, investment schedule, a $5,000 Central Bank deposit certificate to guarantee the investment, and registration with the investor registry of the industry and commerce authority.