Republic of Honduras visas
Honduras publishes its public immigration guidance through the Instituto Nacional de Migracion, including visa categories, stay-extension rules, residence qualities and Special Permanence Permit checklists. The current source-backed packet covers consular and consulted visitor visas, CA-4 stay extension, rentista, pensioner and investor residence, family residence, contract-employee permits, business-owner permits, student permits, humanitarian permits and university-profession practice. Many filings require a legal representative, authenticated or apostilled documents and official Spanish translations, so applicants should confirm the live filing channel and payment instructions with INM or the relevant Honduran consulate before relying on a checklist.
10 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 5 lead to settlement
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Instituto Nacional de Migracion ↗ · Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion (INM) — Official Honduran migration authority publishing foreigner services, visa guidance, residence categories, stay-extension rules and Special Permanence Permit checklists.
- 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 (Consulates) — Consular channel used for Honduras visa issuance after the applicant checks whether ordinary consular visa or consulted-visa treatment applies.
Visa routes (10)
Consular Tourist Visa
Honduras visitor visa route handled by Honduran consulates, with single-entry and multiple-entry fee bands published by INM.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Consulted Visa
Pre-authorised Honduran visa route where INM validates entry before a consulate can issue the visa.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Stay Extension
INM extension for non-residents to extend Honduras/CA-4 stay time up to 120 days, with a USD 20 per month fee.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Rentist, Pensioner or Investor Residence
Honduras residence categories for rentistas, pensioners and investors, with published income and investment thresholds.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Family Residence
Honduras residence quality for dependants of foreign residents and close relatives of Honduran citizens by birth.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees
Employer-supported Honduras Special Permanence Permit for foreign workers employed under contract by a private company.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Special Permanence Permit for Business Owners
Honduras Special Permanence Permit checklist for foreign business owners operating in Honduras.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Special Permanence Permit for Students
Honduras student Special Permanence Permit for foreign students or interns with an admission letter and support evidence.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Special Permanence Permit for Humanitarian Reasons
Honduras humanitarian Special Permanence Permit for foreign nationals with a responsible person supporting their stay and departure.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Special Permanence Permit for University Profession Practice
Honduras Special Permanence Permit for foreign professionals practising a university profession, using economic-capacity or contract evidence.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Honduras have?+
We cover 10 Republic of Honduras visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, general residence, investor, family, sponsored work, entrepreneur, study, humanitarian, and unsponsored work. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Honduras visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 10 Republic of Honduras routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 5 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Honduras visas lead to permanent residence?+
5 of the 10 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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