Extended Stay on Roatan

[Runny]

I understand that no visa is required for a US citizen visiting Roatan for less than 30 days. I'm doing my DM/IDC there & plan on a 4 month stay. Any one with info on the hoops to jump thru for an extended stay?

 

[AZ Desert Diver]

There are a few ways to go about this. I stayed there for 5 weeks and could have pulled 8 but had to come back home. If you send a PM I will fill you in on the details. One way is to get an official to extend it out and two is to leave the country and re-enter every month. I know that it is a pain to leave for 2 days then re-enter that is why option 1 is the best. I will explain in a PM vs posting if you want detail on how to work around the 30day visa.

Adam

 

[GoProHonduras]

If you have a valid passport good for at least 6 months and an onward ticket out of Honduras, you officially get 90 days (3 months) upon arrival, that can be extended via the local immigration office for another 30 days (so 4 months in total).

That was the last I was aware, most Americans and Europeans get 90 days automatically.

If you're not staying longer than this you have no worries, otherwise there are other options.

Please correct me otherwise,if not enjoy your time!

 

[vtminter]

I am going to the Bay Islands for an extended stay as well. I will be coming in from the U.S. I have a one way ticket, and don't want to be hassled in the airport about when I am leaving. Does anyone know what my options are? I really am not sure how long I am going to be there. I am thinking right now atleast 7 months.

 

[marcoa]

Like so many things down here, there is a "fee" associated with extending your visa. It's not too bad, usually $100 or less. The other option, which has been posted, is to head to Belize. You can do that with Vern on his Catamaran. All in all, most instructors have to deal with this on a regular basis. They are also on the extended stay program. There is no real solution as of yet for those who want to work here, other than applying for residency. That is also another ordeal and well beyond the scope of what you seem to want.

Best of luck,

-marco