Honduras Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Honduras Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    B
  • Passport Ranking
    76/198
  • Passport Score
    125.4/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    115
  • Visa-required Countries
    83
  • Access to the World's GDP
    37%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    39%
  • Access to the World's Population
    29%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    64%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Yes
    Unrestricted: Any child born in the country automatically becomes a citizen.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    3 years
  • Physical presence requirement
    No official requirements, but better spend "as much time as possible."
  • Language test
    Yes, Spanish
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes, but not enforced
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    No, a child must turn 18 to naturalize
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    No
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    No / Yes
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    0 years / 0 years
    May apply immediately after marrying a Honduran by birth. Marriage can also be registered abroad.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    N/A
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    1 year
    1 year for citizens by birth of another Central American country. 2 years for citizens by birth of Spain or an Iberoamerican country (Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America plus Brazil)
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Territorial
A tax resident of a country with a TERRITORIAL tax system pays taxes on the income generated within the country only. Income generated outside of the country remains tax-free.

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Honduras Overview
  • Region
    North and South America
  • Capital City
    Tegucigalpa
  • Largest City
    Tegucigalpa
  • Currency
    Honduran lempira
  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Population
    9.5 million (94th)
  • Life Expectancy
    75.2 years (126th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $30.6 billion (106th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $3,202 (148th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Very comfortable (1/5)
  • Safety
    Extremely Dangerous (7/7)
  • Pollution
    Polluted (4/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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