Honduras
HNDHonduras is a Central American republic bordering Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, with Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. Tegucigalpa serves as the capital while San Pedro Sula is the industrial hub. The economy relies on coffee, textiles, and remittances. Honduras operates a territorial tax system, meaning foreign-sourced income is not taxed locally. Dual citizenship is permitted under the constitution.
Naturalisation requires three years of legal residence, reduced to one year for nationals of Spain or other Central American states. The Honduran passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 111 destinations. Cost of living is among the lowest in the Americas, though safety concerns and limited public infrastructure remain significant drawbacks for prospective residents.
- Naturalisation
- 3 years
- Tax system
- Territorial
- Currency
- Honduran Lempira (HNL)
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Region
- americas
- Population
- 10,593,798
- Cost-of-living
- 36 /100
Passport Rank
#90
Visa-Free
111
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Honduras passport has visa-free access to 111 destinations. See the full Honduras passport breakdown →
Passports that enter Honduras without a prior visa (85)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Immigrating to Canada from Honduras
Current IRCC processing times for Honduras nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | 24 days |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | 3 weeks |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-09-22 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
Country Details
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Currency
- Honduran Lempira (HNL)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Population
- 10,593,798
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 3 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical; cooler in highlands
- English Proficiency Rank
- #71
- GDP per capita
- $3,598
- Life expectancy
- 73.04 yrs
- Population growth
- 1.65%/yr
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
Indices
Cost of Living
36
Safety
31
Healthcare
38
Quality of Life
99
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
- Naturalisation
- 3 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tegucigalpa | — | — | — | — | $20 |
| San Pedro Sula | — | — | — | — | $18 |
| Roatán | — | — | — | — | Free |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Tegucigalpa
Rainfall range: 5–180 mm/month · Daylight 11.3h (winter) to 13h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Tourist (CA-4)
- Temporary Resident
- Permanent Resident
- Worker
- Investor
- Family
- Student
- Pensionado/Rentista
- Authority
- Instituto Nacional de Migración
- Official Portal
- inm.gob.hn
- Phone
- +504 2230-5200
- info@inm.gob.hn
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- Language Test
- Yes (level n/a)
- Civic Test
- No
- Oath Required
- No
- Dual Allowed
- Yes
- Fee
- $250
- Processing
- ~24 months
Safety
GPI Rank
#121
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Common Risks
- ⚠Fake taxi overcharging tourists
- ⚠ATM skimming in urban centres
- ⚠Bogus tour operators on Roatán docks
Regulators & official sources
Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Honduras, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.
INM ALAM+ online assistance portal
ALAM+Official INM online assistance portal referenced for applicant follow-up or online help where the public guidance directs users to ALAM+.
Honduran consular network
ConsulatesConsular channel used for Honduras visa issuance after the applicant checks whether ordinary consular visa or consulted-visa treatment applies.
Related Guides
Zero and low-tax residencies: the real list
Countries with zero personal income tax, territorial-only taxation, or special expatriate regimes — and what each one actually requires from you to qualify as a resident.
Exit tax: countries that charge you to leave
Country-by-country reference of departure taxes, deemed-disposition rules, and wealth-locking regimes that trigger when tax residency ends.
Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa routes
Official visa and residence routes for Honduras, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.
Residence
Stay Extension
ResidenceINM extension for non-residents to extend Honduras/CA-4 stay time up to 120 days, with a USD 20 per month fee.
Short-term / business
Consular Tourist Visa
Short-term / businessHonduras visitor visa route handled by Honduran consulates, with single-entry and multiple-entry fee bands published by INM.
Consulted Visa
Short-term / businessPre-authorised Honduran visa route where INM validates entry before a consulate can issue the visa.
Work (sponsored)
Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees
Work (sponsored)Employer-supported Honduras Special Permanence Permit for foreign workers employed under contract by a private company.
Family
Family Residence
FamilyHonduras residence quality for dependants of foreign residents and close relatives of Honduran citizens by birth.
Study
Special Permanence Permit for Students
StudyHonduras student Special Permanence Permit for foreign students or interns with an admission letter and support evidence.
Investor
Rentist, Pensioner or Investor Residence
InvestorHonduras residence categories for rentistas, pensioners and investors, with published income and investment thresholds.
Entrepreneur
Special Permanence Permit for Business Owners
EntrepreneurHonduras Special Permanence Permit checklist for foreign business owners operating in Honduras.
Work (unsponsored)
Special Permanence Permit for University Profession Practice
Work (unsponsored)Honduras Special Permanence Permit for foreign professionals practising a university profession, using economic-capacity or contract evidence.
Humanitarian
Special Permanence Permit for Humanitarian Reasons
HumanitarianHonduras humanitarian Special Permanence Permit for foreign nationals with a responsible person supporting their stay and departure.
Sources & last verified
Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-09-12. Each route links to its official government source.
Sources & last verified
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