How much money do you need to live in Roatan?

Excluding your rent, you'll find living expenses on Roatan are approximately $300 to $750usd per month. Obviously, this depends on how much you eat and drink. Roatan has a busy social scene if you are that way inclined, but it does not offer the party to dawn every night lifestyle of Utila!



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Visas & Residency – Can I Move to Roatan? You will need to apply for residency in Roatan to make a permanent move to the island. The good news is that it is a fairly simple process. There are a few different ways to apply, depending on whether you are a retiree, an investor or if you have family links to Honduras.

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For tourism or commercial travel of more than 90 days within a 120 day period, you will need a visa. To obtain a Honduran visa please contact the offices for Honduran Immigration. U.S. citizens tourists can enter visa-free for up to 90 days, with permission from authorities at the port of entry.

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Yes, foreigners can buy property in Roatan and the Government welcomes investment from overseas buyers.

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The Bay Islands and Roatan are popular destinations today for many vacationers, including some rather famous people. The islands in the area are popular for celebs such as Christopher Lambert, Richard Gere, Michael Douglas, and Cameron Diaz.

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The East End of Roatan is a very popular area for expats. Quiet, more rural, and a true taste of island life await you in the East End. Part of the Santos Guardiola Municipality, the East End is a term to describe the many different neighborhoods and communities that vaguely encompass everything East of French Harbour.

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Secondly, Roatan has a low cost of living compared to North America. Housing, food, and transportation are all significantly cheaper on the island. For example, a one-bedroom apartment in popular expat communities can cost as little as $500 per month and the cost to buy a home or property is still a bargain.

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Travel Visas. The expectation is that travelers who visit Roatan as tourists will leave the country before the 90-day mark. Travelers can put in a request for an extension of 30 additional days.

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Property ownership is guaranteed by the Honduran Government. This guarantee includes ownership by foreigners.

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Excluding your rent, you'll find living expenses on Roatan are approximately $300 to $750usd per month. Obviously, this depends on how much you eat and drink. Roatan has a busy social scene if you are that way inclined, but it does not offer the party to dawn every night lifestyle of Utila!

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Areas to avoid after dark. Conversely, there are areas or town around Roatan which should be avoided after dark or in which extra precaution is recommended. Coxen Hole, Los Fuertes, French Harbour, are some of the main places where tourist and residents alike should keep a watchful eye.

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Is the drinking water safe to drink? Tap water is not recommended to drink in Honduras. All good restaurants and hotels will provide purified water or use purified water in food preparation. Purified water can be bought easily throughout the country.

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There are two cell services on Roatan, TIGO and CLARO. Which one you buy depends completely on a few factors. I have always had TIGO and don't plan to change but there are places where TIGO does not work on the island so let me lay out the differences and you can choose for yourself.

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The estimate average salary for Roatan employees is around $64,933 per year, or the hourly rate of Roatan rate is $31.

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Capital Gains, Exemptions & Other Considerations Honduras has a blanket 10% capital gains tax, calculated by subtracting the costs of purchase and improvements from the final selling price. There is also a real estate tax, which varies by region.

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Important Things to Consider Regarding Honduran Citizenship Acquiring dual nationality as a naturalized Honduran citizen is only possible if the foreign government (of the country you have in mind) and the Honduran government have signed a dual nationality treaty.

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