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Pensionado Residency

HondurasRetirement Visahigh confidence

Territorial — foreign income not taxed. 0–25% on Honduran income Bay Islands (Roatán) popular with expats. Security concerns vary by region.

Investment

$1,500/mo pension

Processing

4 months

Min stay

183 days/year

Tax rate

Territorial — foreign income not taxed. 0–25% on Hondur…%

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Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

PR after5.0 years

Citizenship path3 years

Dual citizenshipYes

Remote workNo

Healthcare includedNo

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Retirement/passive-income residence permit; genuine residence generally required to maintain/renew (~183 days typical) - verify per programme

low confidence

Highlights

Territorial tax benefits
Fast processing time
Popular expat destination
Low cost of living
Access to beautiful Bay Islands

What could change

Security concerns in certain regions may affect residency appeal.

Tax Notes

Honduras has a territorial tax system, with 0-25% on local income.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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How to get residency in Honduras as a U.S. citizen?

Individuals can apply for this type of residency as an employee of a company ("key-employee") or as an entrepreneur or owner of a business. Entrepreneurs looking to become Honduran residents must first incorporate a business in Honduras and then use that business to obtain their residency.

Can a U.S. citizen retire in Honduras?

Retire in Roatán It's easy to make the place your full-time home. A residence visa for retirees, known as the pensionado, requires only $1,500 in income for life from Social Security, a pension, or some other similar guaranteed source. This covers the applicant and a spouse as a dependent.

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