Residence & citizenship
Honduran Naturalisation (Honduran Citizenship)
The process by which a foreign national who has settled in Honduras can acquire Honduran nationality, becoming a full citizen.
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Naturalisation is administered under the Constitution and nationality law (via the Foreign Ministry/Cancillería) rather than solely by the INM; the exact residence periods, fees and dual-nationality rules were not verifiable against a rendered official page and must be confirmed with the competent Honduran authority.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Honduras government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Naturalización (nacionalidad hondureña)
- Route type
- Citizenship by naturalisation
- Basis
- Qualifying period of legal residence
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals who have lawfully resided in Honduras for the qualifying period
- Central American nationals and certain others eligible for a shorter period
- Foreign spouses of Honduran citizens who meet the conditions
Requirements
- Evidence of the required period of legal residence
- Valid passport and residence documents
- Criminal-record certificates
- Renunciation or declaration requirements as set by nationality law
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the residence period for your category
- Gather residence history, identity and civil documents
- Submit the naturalisation application to the competent authority
- Complete any oath or registration step once approved
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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