Immigration
2003 Migration Act with CA-4 movement and investor routes
The Ley de Migración y Extranjería of 2003 and its regulation govern entry and residence, administered by the Instituto Nacional de Migración. Honduras is a CA-4 member, so movement within the four northern states is visa-free.
Key rules
- Residence categories include resident pensioner, rentier, investor, and family reunification.
- CA-4 nationals may stay up to 90 days without a visa across the four-state area.
- Investor residence requires a minimum capital contribution set by regulation and evidence of the funds' origin.
- Permanent residence is generally available after five years, or three for Central Americans.
- Refugee claims are determined under the same statute, with non-refoulement recognised.
Governing law
- Ley de Migración y Extranjería (Decreto 208-2003)Entry, residence and removal.
- Reglamento de la Ley de Migración y ExtranjeríaCategories and financial thresholds.
- Convenio CA-4Regional free movement.
In practice
Applications are filed with the INM in Tegucigalpa and require a police record plus an apostilled birth certificate. Renewal timelines slip frequently, so start well before expiry and keep the receipt as proof of lawful stay.