What country controls Roatan?

Located about 40 miles (65 km) off of the northern coast of Honduras, Roatan is the largest and most populous of The Bay Islands, a string of tropical Caribbean islands that runs along the edge of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second largest reef system in the world.



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Between 1650 and 1850 Spain, Honduras, and England intermittently contested the islands, and Carib Indians from St. Vincent in the Leeward Islands were deported to a penal colony on Roatán. The islands were annexed to Great Britain in 1852 but were ceded to Honduras in 1859.

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Between 1650 and 1850 Spain, Honduras, and England intermittently contested the islands, and Carib Indians from St. Vincent in the Leeward Islands were deported to a penal colony on Roatán. The islands were annexed to Great Britain in 1852 but were ceded to Honduras in 1859.

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

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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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While a retirement visa on Roatan requires you have at least $1500 each month, a couple could live off of $1,200 a month here, per the Global Retirement Index for cost of living.

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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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Roatan is in a third world country, and as such, it is not unusual to find cattle, horses, erratic taxi drivers, large trucks, and other unsafe motorists.

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In the past 12 months there were 18 murders on Roatan, one foreigner, (the cruise ship employee) and 17 Honduran citizens.

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The reality is that Roatan is an island, and almost everything consumed here is imported. Our food, products and supplies had to undergo a much longer journey to make it to our happy island, and therefore that drives up the price of just about everything.

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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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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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Roatan, Honduras is an island with over 100,000 residents and because the tap and well water systems are contaminated, their drinking water comes in plastic bottles delivered via diesel trucks.

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Roatan Travel Planning U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport. Please make sure your passport does not expire for a minimum of 6 MONTHS beyond your return travel date. Residents of all other countries should check with the Honduran Embassy/Consulate before leaving for specific entry requirements.

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Property taxes are very affordable. Expect to pay about $ 3.50/ $1000.00. as an example: Property valued at $50,000.00 would be assessed about $175.00 / year property taxes.

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Roatan Expats reside in many areas around Roatan, ranging from West Bay to Camp Bay, to Port Royal (on far east end).

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