| Residency Information The following information is current as of September 1st 2005. The immigration laws in Honduras change frequently and you should contact an attorney here to confirm the filing requirements. I have retained George LaFosse to assist me with my residency applications and changes and have been very satisfied with the results. His contact information can be found at the bottom of this document. The following are the types of residencies you can apply for: 1) RETIREES: retired people who receive a monthly income of at least $1,500.00 2) FIXED INCOME: anyone who lives off a monthly income of at least $2,500.00 3) INVESTORS: anyone who can show cash to invest at least $50,000.00 4) MARRIED TO A HONDURAN 5) PARENTS & RELATIVES OF A HONDURAN Note: each one of these categories have a different fee per person You can obtain a special residency permit from one to five years for: 1) Missionaries 2) Other humanitarian social workers 3) Doctors and other medical personnel and other specialized fields 4) Professionals who can contribute socially to the country 5) Foreign professionals hired by private national companies 6) Spouses and children of all of the above. Note: The special residency permit fee is $100 per year/ per person All the documents required for any of the above residencies must be legalized in country of origin. These include but are not limited to: • Proof of citizenship (eg certified birth certificate or passport) • Good health certificate • Police report showing you’re not wanted for a felony • Proof of income, investment monies or family relationship • Marriage license if applicable You should contact the Honduran consulate nearest you to confirm the documentation requirements. You must visit the consulate to have your notarized documents authenticated by the consul there and fill out a form required by the government here. This is best accomplished prior to you moving here. Benefits of a residency in Honduras. • One-time exclusion from customs fees to import household goods- flat fee of $200.00 • Exclusion from customs fees to import a vehicle every 5 years- flat fee of $300.00 Approval of residency after filing: about 6 months Contact George LaFosse in Tegucigalpa, Honduras for additional information. George handled Donna’s residency application and got it approved in five months. That’s light speed compared to the experience others have had using different attorneys. The contact information is: • Office: (Country Code 504) 235-8887 • Cell: (504) 992-5744 • E-Mail: lafosse@metro-red.hn |
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