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Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees

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Employer-supported Honduras Special Permanence Permit for foreign workers employed under contract by a private company.

Requires sponsorshipLeads to permanent residencyAnnual permit fee; renewal and validity should be confirmed with INM for the specific employment case.In flux
Processing time
INM filing with employer, lawyer and labour-card evidence; timing not published in the PDF.
Government fees
USD 100 per year per person for the Special Permanence Permit, plus L 200 for certifications/constancias/atestados.
Typical duration
Annual permit fee; renewal and validity should be confirmed with INM for the specific employment case.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras ↗

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees for Republic of Honduras is a sponsor-led Honduras immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Honduras government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/honduras/work-contract-special-permit#answer

What is the Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees in Republic of Honduras?

Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees is a sponsor-led Honduras route. Indicative government fees are USD 100 per year per person for the Special Permanence Permit, plus L 200 for certifications/constancias/atestados; indicative processing time is INM filing with employer, lawyer and labour-card evidence; timing not published in the PDF; typical duration is Annual permit fee; renewal and validity should be confirmed with INM for the specific employment case. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras on 28 June 2026.

Overview

INM publishes a checklist for extranjeros empleados por contrato. The file includes an application to the INM Executive Director, lawyer representation, DPI no-complaint/criminal-record certificate, resident foreigner card copy, authenticated employment contract with the private company, authenticated operating permit, employer responsibility letter for subsistence and departure at the end of the permit, work card from the Labour and Social Security Secretariat, company financial statements and a USD 100 annual Special Permanence Permit fee per person. This is an employer-linked route and should be planned together with labour-card and residence/stay status.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the employer can support the INM and Labour Secretariat evidence.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare the authenticated contract, operating permit, labour card and employer responsibility letter.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    File the Special Permanence Permit application with INM through the legal representative.

  4. After approval

    Track annual permit fee, renewal and employer-change obligations before the permit expires.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Special Permanence Permit for Contract Employees instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Honduras

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Honduras. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. ChecklistApplicant + sponsor
    Read the INM contract-employee checklist ↗

    Use this official Honduras INM source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for read the inm contract-employee checklist.

    Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras · verified

  2. Official portalApplicant + sponsor
    Use the INM ALAM+ portal if instructed ↗

    Use this official Honduras INM source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for use the inm alam+ portal if instructed.

    Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Honduras contract-employee permit require employer evidence?+

Yes. INM lists an authenticated employment contract, operating permit, employer responsibility letter, labour work card and company financial statements.

What annual fee does INM list?+

The INM checklist lists USD 100 per year per person for the Special Permanence Permit, plus L 200 for certifications, constancias or atestados.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras

Last checked: 28 June 2026

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