FAQ
Common questions.
How much income do I need for the Honduras retirement visa?
A steady pension from abroad of at least USD 1,500 a month. It must be paid into a bank or other financial institution in Honduras.
Is there an age limit for the Honduras retirement visa?
The official list of requirements sets no age limit.
What do I need for the Honduras retirement visa?
The official page asks for: certificate from the body that pays your pension, criminal record from your home country and last country of residence, police clearance from the Honduran DPI, medical certificate, copy of your passport and certificate of your travel record from the migration institute.
Do I need health insurance?
The list asks for a medical certificate, not health insurance.
Can I work on the Honduras retirement visa?
The official requirements list does not say whether you can work.
How long do I need to spend in Honduras?
The official requirements list does not set a minimum stay.
Does the Honduras retirement visa lead to permanent residence?
The official requirements list does not describe a path to permanent residence.
How much does the Honduras retirement visa cost?
USD 300, plus revenue stamps.
Who can apply for the Honduras retirement visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. People with a steady pension paid from abroad.
How do I apply?
With a written application, through a power of attorney, to the Secretariat of State for Human Rights, Justice, Governance and Decentralisation. If you are abroad, you also need an entry request approved by a Honduran consul.
Sources
- Honduras: Residence as a pensioner (Residencia en calidad de Pensionado) (tramitedigital.sgjd.gob.hn)
- Honduras: Residence as a pensioner (Residencia en calidad de Pensionado) (tramitedigital.sgjd.gob.hn)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.