RESIDENCY
REGULATION OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN ROATAN
Advantages of Having a Residency?
-You are not limited by the length of your stay on Roatan
(after arriving on the island, you will receive a 30 to 90-day confirmed stay in your passport,
if you want to stay longer, you must go to the immigration office and they will extend your stay for a fee)
-If you fly to Roatan, you don’t have to wait in line at the airport (up to 3 hours), but you go in line as a local citizen
-In case of any problem (see Covid) they must allow you access to Roatan
-The local authorities look at you better than an ordinary tourist
– You can arrange Honduran citizenship for the future
PRICE OF 1 RESIDENCY ACCORDING TO THE TYPE AND PERIOD OF THE RESIDENCY
2,500 – 3,500 USD / 61,500 – 86,500 Lempir / 57,000 – 80,000 CZK*
*Prices given are based on the exchange rates in November 2023.
Prices when renting will be recalculated according to the current exchange rate.
• The duration of residency processing is at least 6 months
What Residency Can You Have?
Rentier Residency:
Get this if you have a steady monthly income of $2,500 from abroad.
You’ll need to put it into a bank account in Roatan.
Retirement Residency:
If you get $1,500 every month from outside Roatan,
you can qualify for this residency by depositing it into a local bank.
Work Permit Residency:
For those planning to work in Roatan with a permanent residence status.
Business Residency:
Ideal for entrepreneurs looking to establish a business in Roatan.
Investor Residency:
If you’re making investments, this residency is an option.
Marriage and Family Residency:
Options for those married to a Honduran citizen or having a child with one.
Each residency type has specific requirements, and we’ll provide details based on your chosen option.
Requirements for Adults:
Copy of your passport (both sides with the photo page).
A recent photograph.
Criminal record check from the Czech Republic, legalized with an apostille.
A local bank account in Roatan.
Requirements for Minors:
Copy of the passport (both sides with the photo page).
A recent photograph.
Birth certificate, legalized with an apostille.
Power of attorney from the legal representative, legalized with an apostille.
Fee for Processing Residency:
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Opening a bank account in a Honduran bank for an individual:
200 USD / 5,000 Lempiras / 4,500 CZK
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Opening a bank account in Honduran bank for a legal entity:
500 USD / 12,000 Lempiras / 11,000 CZK*
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Establishing a new company:
3,000 USD / 74,500 Lempiras / 67,500 CZK*
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Sale of an existing company:
5,000 USD / 124,000 Lempiras / 112,500 CZK*
*The prices are based on exchange rates in November 2023. Prices at the time of payment will be recalculated according to the current exchange rate.