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Betancourt46

@Betancourt46

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American expat in Honduras

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Lives in Danlí, El Paraíso

Speaks Spanish English

Registration: 02 January 2019

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Betancourt46 replied to a thread
2 years ago
KarlWatson

Banking Options by KarlWatson

My wife and I are were wondering how do expats get a monthly retirement pension check from the US, what are the options?

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
3 years ago
KarlWatson

Banking Options by KarlWatson

My wife and I are were wondering how do expats get a monthly retirement pension check from the US, what are the options?

Betancourt46

From a personal experience the bank Davienda will let you open an account in dollars and lempiras without being a resident and can arrange deposits from USA. The debit card works well to withdraw lempiras at ATMs but must advise your USA bank to ... Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Betancourt46

Penalties waived after expiration of 90 days visa by Betancourt46

Does anybody knows If Honduras will waive the penalties if your 90 days visa has expired

Betancourt46

Have you heard anything lately about about penalties due to covid19 Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
sider1000

residency by sider1000

I am new here. I called the Honduran Embassy in Wash.D.C. , U.S Asked for rules to obtain residency Ex: Amount of income needed, Investment amount to qualify. They sent me documents in Spanish and said hire a lawyer Gezzz. Does anyone know the ...

Betancourt46

Is your attorney stll active Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Betancourt46

residency requirement by Betancourt46

I was told that if I apply for recidency as married to an Honduran citizen I must be married at least 2 years. Is this 2 years requirement true??

Betancourt46

Yes it is confusing, just yesterday met an american who got married recently and got the residency by marriage. Also had a discussion with imigration in Tegu and was told there no waiting period once you get married; that is I can apply for ... Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Betancourt46

residency requirement by Betancourt46

I was told that if I apply for recidency as married to an Honduran citizen I must be married at least 2 years. Is this 2 years requirement true??

Betancourt46

Gracias, pero conosco extranjeros que han obteniido su permiso con menos de dos anos atraves de casamiento Read More

Betancourt46 created a thread
4 years ago

residency requirement

I was told that if I apply for recidency as married to an Honduran citizen I must be married at least 2 years. Is this 2 years requirement true?? Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
ClauN

Want to meet people to travel & outdoor activities by ClauN

Hi everybody I am Claudia, living in Tegus due to my work. I am happy living here, the country has a lot to see and I want to meet new people and future friends to share experiences and activities in Honduras Claudia

Betancourt46

I was born in Puerto Rico but lived in The usa over 50 years and was a wall street banker. Speak spanish fluently Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
zahmed05

*Drivers license with out having cedula in honduras* by zahmed05

Hello! So I am wondering is it possible to get a drivers license here in Honduras while you don't have a residency or a local cedula. i am a foreigner and in the process of getting permiso de permanencia in honduras but not sure when that will ...

Betancourt46

The usa driver licence is ok. Have driven for 2 years without problems Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
ClauN

Want to meet people to travel & outdoor activities by ClauN

Hi everybody I am Claudia, living in Tegus due to my work. I am happy living here, the country has a lot to see and I want to meet new people and future friends to share experiences and activities in Honduras Claudia

Betancourt46

Hi I am a Latino Gringo from Georgia living in Danli El Paraiso, married to Honduran lady. We travel to Tegu to shop. If you want to meet and share stories let us know Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Wyo4x4

New to Expat.com Looking to retire to la Esperanza by Wyo4x4

Hello. I'd like to connect to someone living in mainland Honduras to get a feeling for how safe general life is there. My wife is from Honduras but she is fearful for my safety as a gringo. I've spent a couple months in Honduras over the ...

Betancourt46

I am also a latino gringo,and my wife is from Honduras. Small towns are relative safe. WE live in Danli El Paraiso in the middle Of Honduras. The cost of living is small. Keep away from the big cities and you will be fine. The Islands of Utila and ... Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Betancourt46

90 days visa by Betancourt46

I was told recently that Honduras will charge 3500 limpiras if you overstay your visa for six months and 7500 limpiras up to a year. This is much cheaper than leaving the country after 90 days Have anybody hear this from imigration

Betancourt46

I read somewhere that Hondura will grant residency if you have live in the country X number of years, if so what documents do you need to apply Read More

Betancourt46 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Betancourt46

90 days visa by Betancourt46

I was told recently that Honduras will charge 3500 limpiras if you overstay your visa for six months and 7500 limpiras up to a year. This is much cheaper than leaving the country after 90 days Have anybody hear this from imigration

Betancourt46

Are the fines per day, months or up to a Year???? Read More

Betancourt46 created a thread
4 years ago

90 days visa

I was told recently that Honduras will charge 3500 limpiras if you overstay your visa for six months and 7500 limpiras up to a year. This is much cheaper than leaving the country after 90 days Have anybody hear this from imigration Read More

Betancourt46 created a thread
4 years ago

Penalties waived after expiration of 90 days visa

Does anybody knows If Honduras will waive the penalties if your 90 days visa has expired Read More