Why do Americans move to Roatan?

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

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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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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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For residents of most western countries to enter Honduras or Roatan you only require a valid passport. Once in Honduras or Roatan you can stay 30 days in the country. A visitor's extension is possible to a total stay of 90 days at which point tourists are required to leave the country for three days.

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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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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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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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Roatan is a safe island. Crime can be easily avoided by taking basic safety precautions.

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

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It is the safest place to visit in Honduras. It's also very close to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which is the second largest barrier reef in the world behind the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It's a diving mecca and great for snorkelers. You can swim out to the reef from the beach.

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