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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Honduras Consular Tourist Visa
Nationals of roughly 112 countries that are not visa-exempt must obtain a consular visa from a Honduran embassy or consulate before travelling for tourism or to visit family. The visa is generally issued for stays of up to 90 days and the fee is about USD 30 for single entry or USD 60 for multiple entry. Honduras does not operate an official eVisa system, so applications are lodged in person or by mail at a consulate. A valid CA-4 visa generally also permits travel within Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The visa does not authorise work or lead to residence.
Government fee
$30
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Visa application formCompleted and signed Honduran consular visa application form.
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with two blank pages.
Passport photographsRecent passport-size photos as required by the consulate.
Proof of onward or return travelRound-trip or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodationHotel reservation or host invitation in Honduras.
Proof of financial meansBank statements or evidence of funds for the visit.
Visa fee paymentPayment of approximately USD 30 (single entry) or USD 60 (multiple entry).
Tourist Visa
Honduras Visa-Free Tourist Entry (CA-4)
Nationals of around 117 visa-exempt countries (including the EU, US, Canada, UK and most of Latin America) may enter Honduras for tourism or visiting family without a visa. The stay granted is up to 90 days, but that 90-day clock is shared across the Central America-4 (CA-4) free-movement zone of Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, counting from first entry into any CA-4 country. Travellers need a passport valid at least six months with two blank pages and evidence of onward travel; the stay can be extended once for a further period inside the country. Entry does not authorise work or study and does not lead to residence on its own.
Government fee
$0
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months from arrival, with at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
Proof of onward or return travelReturn or onward ticket out of the CA-4 region.
Proof of sufficient fundsOptionalEvidence of funds to cover the stay, if requested by the immigration officer.
Proof of accommodationOptionalHotel booking or host address for the stay.
Honduras pre-check / migratory formOptionalCompleted entry/immigration declaration as required on arrival.
Business Visitor Visa
Honduras Business Visa
Nationals from visa-required countries travelling to Honduras for business activity such as meetings, conferences or negotiations apply for a consular business visa at a Honduran embassy or consulate. It is issued for short stays of up to 90 days, with the same approximate fee as the tourist visa (USD 30 single / USD 60 multiple entry). Visa-exempt nationals may instead attend business meetings under visa-free CA-4 entry. The visa permits business activity but not local employment, and a single CA-4 visa generally allows travel within the four-country zone. It does not lead to residence.
Government fee
$30
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Visa application formCompleted and signed consular visa application.
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond the stay, with two blank pages.
Passport photographsRecent passport-size photos.
Invitation letter from Honduran companyLetter detailing the business purpose and host company.
Proof of business activityCompany registration or employer letter evidencing the applicant's business relationship.
Proof of onward or return travelRound-trip or onward ticket.
Visa fee paymentPayment of the consular visa fee.
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Transit Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Honduras Special Student Permanence Permit
Foreign students enrolled at any level of the Honduran education system obtain a special permanence permit, one of the thirteen special-permanence categories granted for a maximum of five years (extendable until studies are completed). The student permit must be processed within 30 days of entry and the application made within the first 90 days. Applicants present an admission or enrolment certificate (constancia de matricula), proof of having passed the previous year's courses where applicable, a sponsor's statement covering subsistence and departure, plus Honduran/origin criminal records and a Honduran medical certificate. The fee is USD 100 per person per year. Permits are handled through a lawyer at the INM.
Study: Authorises enrolled study at the admitting institution.
Residency: Lawful study time can support a later change of status to residence.
Government fee
$100
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (8)
Special permanence applicationApplication for a special permanence permit filed via a lawyer at the INM.
Enrolment certificate (constancia de matricula)Admission or enrolment certificate from the Honduran educational institution.
Proof of academic progressOptionalEvidence of having passed the previous year's enrolled courses, where applicable.
Sponsor subsistence statementStatement of responsibility for the student's subsistence during the stay and departure when the permit expires.
Valid passportCopy of a valid passport.
Criminal and police clearancesHonduran and origin-country criminal/police clearance certificates.
Medical certificateHonduran medical certificate.
Permit feePayment of USD 100 per person per year.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Self-Employment Visa
Honduras Special Residence (Agreement 374-2025)
Ministerial Agreement 374-2025 (effective 30 July 2025) created a flexible special residence under Article 21(8) of the Migration Law for foreigners who do not fit the standard rentista, pensionado, investor or worker categories. Rentier, pensioner and investor applicants qualify by showing at least 50% of the usual threshold (so about USD 750/month pension, USD 1,250/month income, or USD 25,000 investment); foreign workers qualify with at least two years of continuous residence and a valid work permit; humanitarian or family cases need at least 120 days of residence with supporting evidence. Applicants must show economic sustenance and a genuine reason to reside. The government fee is USD 150 plus a Lps 100 stamp.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency: Time accrued counts toward permanent immigrant status and naturalisation.
Family: Family members may be added via dependent or family-link categories.
Government fee
$150
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
$750
Document checklist (9)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation under Art. 20(8)/21(8).
Legal stamp and power of attorneyLps 100 contracting stamp and notarised power of attorney for the legal representative.
Proof of economic sustenanceEvidence of economic means (e.g. 50% of the rentista/pensionado/investor threshold) or qualifying worker/humanitarian basis.
Justification to resideDocumentation of the genuine reason for residing in Honduras.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal and police clearancesOrigin-country and Honduran criminal/police clearance certificates.
Medical certificateCertificate on Honduran Medical College paper issued within the prior six months.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport.
Government feePayment of the USD 150 fee under Art. 126 of the Migration Regulation.
Skilled Work Visa
Honduras Residence / Permit for Employed Foreigners
Foreigners hired by a Honduran employer obtain temporary residence with work authorisation tied to that employer. The application must be filed within 90 days of entry (extendable by 30 days) and requires an original job offer or work certificate from the employer plus the standard documentation: migratory-movement certificate, origin-country and Honduran criminal/police clearances, a Honduran medical certificate and notarised passport copy. Foreign-language documents must be officially translated and foreign documents apostilled/legalised. The residence card is renewed annually. Time spent legally employed counts toward permanent immigrant status and the naturalisation residence requirement.
Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer.
Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside work.
Residency: Counts toward permanent immigrant status and the naturalisation residence requirement.
Family: Spouse and children may be included as economic dependents or family-link residents.
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (8)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Employer job offer / work certificateOriginal employment offer or certificate issued by the Honduran employer.
Legal stamp and power of attorneyLps 100 contracting stamp and notarised power of attorney for the legal representative.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal record (origin country)Police-clearance certificate from the country of origin, legalised/apostilled and translated.
Honduran criminal and police clearancesClearances from the Supreme Court of Justice and the DPI.
Medical certificateCertificate on Honduran Medical College paper issued within the prior six months.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
Honduras Residence as Rentier (Rentista)
The rentier residence is for foreigners living on permanent, lawful and stable passive income from their own assets, generated abroad or in Honduras, of at least USD 2,500 per month (or local-currency equivalent), received through a Honduran financial institution. The applicant must also document assets, securities or other income-generating means with authenticated supporting evidence. Applications are filed through a legal representative with criminal/police clearances, a Honduran medical certificate and migratory-movement certificate; the government fee is USD 300 plus a Lps 100 stamp. The card renews annually and leads to permanent immigrant status. Under Agreement 374-2025, applicants meeting only 50% of the threshold may qualify for the special residence category.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency: Leads to permanent immigrant status (inmigrado) and then naturalisation after the qualifying period.
Family: Dependent spouse and children included as economic dependents or family-link residents.
Government fee
$300
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
$2,500
Document checklist (10)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Legal stamp (timbre)Lps 100 contracting stamp affixed per applicant.
Power of attorneyNotarised power of attorney for the legal representative.
Proof of incomeCertificate from a Honduran bank/financial institution showing permanent, stable income of at least USD 2,500/month.
Proof of income-generating assetsCertificate proving ownership of assets, securities or other income sources, authenticated or apostilled.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal record (origin country)Police-clearance certificate from the country of origin, legalised/apostilled and translated.
Honduran criminal and police clearancesClearances from the Supreme Court of Justice and the DPI.
Medical certificateCertificate on Honduran Medical College paper issued within the prior six months.
Government feePayment of the USD 300 fee under Art. 126 of the Migration Regulation.
Business Investor Visa
Honduras Investor Residence (Inversionista)
Investor residence is granted to foreigners who document a minimum investment of USD 50,000 (or local-currency equivalent) in any lawful economic activity in Honduras. Applicants must submit a feasibility study and investment timetable, a certificate of deposit of at least USD 5,000 issued by the Central Bank of Honduras to guarantee the investment, and proof of registration in the Investors Registry of the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce. The government fee is USD 300 plus a Lps 100 stamp, alongside the standard criminal, police, medical and migratory-movement documents. Investor residence is treated as permanent and leads toward immigrant status and naturalisation. Honduras has no citizenship-by-investment programme.
Work: Authorises the declared investment/business activity in Honduras.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency: Permanent-character residence leading to immigrant status and naturalisation; no citizenship-by-investment route exists.
Family: Spouse and children may be included as economic dependents or family-link residents.
Government fee
$300
Validity
365 days
Min. investment
$50,000
Document checklist (10)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Legal stamp (timbre)Lps 100 contracting stamp affixed per applicant.
Power of attorneyNotarised power of attorney for the legal representative.
Proof of USD 50,000 investmentDocumentary proof of a minimum investment of USD 50,000 in lawful economic activity.
Feasibility study and timetableTechnical feasibility study, schedule and stated investment amount.
Central Bank deposit certificateCertificate of deposit of at least USD 5,000 with the Central Bank of Honduras guaranteeing the investment.
Investors Registry inscriptionProof of application/registration in the Investors Registry of the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal, police and medical clearancesOrigin-country and Honduran criminal/police clearances plus a Honduran medical certificate.
Government feePayment of the USD 300 fee under Art. 126 of the Migration Regulation.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Retirement Visa
Honduras Residence as Pensioner (Pensionado)
The pensioner residence is Honduras's main retirement route, granted to foreigners who prove a permanent, lawful and stable pension generated abroad of at least USD 1,500 per month (or local-currency equivalent), to be received through a Honduran financial institution. Applicants submit through a legal representative an application to the Secretaria de Gobernacion, with criminal and police clearances, a Honduran medical certificate and migratory-movement certificate. The government fee is USD 300 plus a Lps 100 stamp per applicant. The residence card is renewed annually; after the qualifying residence period the holder may apply for permanent immigrant status (inmigrado). Since Agreement 374-2025 (30 July 2025), applicants who can show only 50% of the threshold may instead qualify for the special residence category.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency: Leads to permanent immigrant status (inmigrado) and, after the qualifying period, naturalisation (2 years for Ibero-Americans, 3 for others).
Family: Dependent spouse and children can be included as economic dependents or family-link residents.
Government fee
$300
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
$1,500
Document checklist (10)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Legal stamp (timbre)Lps 100 contracting stamp affixed per applicant.
Power of attorneyNotarised power of attorney for the legal representative handling the file.
Pension certificateCertificate from the paying institution proving a permanent, stable foreign pension of at least USD 1,500/month, legalised/apostilled.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal record (origin country)Police-clearance certificate from the country of origin, legalised/apostilled and officially translated.
Honduran criminal and police clearancesClearances from the Supreme Court of Justice and the DPI (police investigation directorate).
Medical certificateCertificate on Honduran Medical College paper issued within the prior six months.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport.
Government feePayment of the USD 300 fee under Art. 126 of the Migration Regulation.
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Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Honduras Residence by Family Ties (Vinculo Familiar)
Residence by family ties is for foreigners with a qualifying family relationship to a Honduran national or a foreign resident, proved by an original birth certificate or equivalent family document. The application requires the family-link document plus migratory-movement certificate, origin and Honduran criminal/police clearances, a Honduran medical certificate and a notarised passport copy. The government fee is USD 200 plus a Lps 100 stamp. Family-link is one of the two categories whose residence card may be issued and renewed for up to five years rather than annually, and it counts toward permanent immigrant status.
Work: Family-link residence is not employer-tied and permits work.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency: Card may be valid up to 5 years and counts toward permanent immigrant status and naturalisation.
Family: Granted on the family relationship to the sponsor; minor relatives included.
Government fee
$200
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (9)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Family-link documentOriginal birth certificate or equivalent document proving the family relationship.
Legal stamp and power of attorneyLps 100 contracting stamp and notarised power of attorney for the legal representative.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal record (origin country)Police-clearance certificate from the country of origin, legalised/apostilled and translated.
Honduran criminal and police clearancesClearances from the Supreme Court of Justice and the DPI.
Medical certificateCertificate on Honduran Medical College paper issued within the prior six months.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport first page.
Government feePayment of the USD 200 fee under Art. 126 of the Migration Regulation.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Honduras Residence by Marriage / Common-Law Union
Foreigners married to, or in a recognised common-law union with, a Honduran citizen may obtain residence on that basis. The marriage or recognised union must have existed for at least three years before applying. The file requires the marriage/union certificate from the National Registry of Persons, the Honduran spouse's birth certificate and ID, plus the standard migratory-movement certificate, criminal/police clearances and Honduran medical certificate. The government fee is USD 200 plus a Lps 100 stamp. Spouses of Honduran citizens by birth also have a direct naturalisation route without a fixed prior-residence period.
Work: Spouse of a Honduran may work; residence is not employer-tied.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency: Leads to permanent immigrant status; spouses of Honduran-born citizens have a direct naturalisation route.
Family: Granted on the marital bond; children may be added as family-link residents.
Government fee
$200
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (9)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Marriage or union certificateOriginal certificate of marriage or recognised common-law union from the National Registry of Persons (union/marriage at least 3 years old).
Honduran spouse birth certificateBirth certificate of the Honduran spouse (authenticated if a copy).
Honduran spouse ID copyNotarised copy of the Honduran spouse's identity card.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal and police clearancesOrigin-country and Honduran criminal/police clearance certificates.
Medical certificateCertificate on Honduran Medical College paper issued within the prior six months.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport first page.
Government feePayment of the USD 200 fee under Art. 126 of the Migration Regulation.
Dependent Relative Visa
Honduras Residence as Economic Dependent
This residence is for foreigners who are economically dependent on a person who already holds Honduran residence. The applicant must prove the resident's financial solvency and provide a notarised sworn declaration of economic dependence. The file otherwise follows the standard set: migratory-movement certificate, origin and Honduran criminal/police clearances, a Honduran medical certificate and a notarised passport copy. The government fee is USD 150 plus a Lps 100 stamp. The card is renewed annually and tracks the sponsoring resident's status.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency: Counts toward permanent immigrant status while the sponsoring resident remains qualified.
Government fee
$150
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (9)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Legal stamp and power of attorneyLps 100 contracting stamp and notarised power of attorney for the legal representative.
Proof of resident's solvencyEvidence of the financial solvency of the foreigner who already holds residence.
Sworn declaration of dependenceNotarised sworn declaration of economic dependence.
Migratory-movement certificateOriginal certificate of migratory movement issued by the INM.
Criminal and police clearancesOrigin-country and Honduran criminal/police clearance certificates.
Medical certificateCertificate on Honduran Medical College paper issued within the prior six months.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport.
Government feePayment of the USD 150 fee under Art. 126 of the Migration Regulation.
Ancestry / Repatriation
Honduras Naturalisation
Foreigners may acquire Honduran nationality by naturalisation after a qualifying period of residence: one year for Central Americans by birth, two consecutive years for Spaniards and Ibero-Americans, and more than three consecutive years for other nationalities. A foreigner married to a Honduran by birth has a dedicated route without a fixed minimum residence. Applicants must hold lawful residence, renounce their prior nationality (except where treaties allow dual nationality), and show lawful means of support. Documents include birth and marriage certificates, migratory-movement and clearance certificates, tax/solvency certificates and a sworn declaration. The fee for Central Americans is about USD 200, with higher fees for other origins.
Work: Naturalised citizens have full work rights.
Study: Full access to education as a citizen.
Residency after 1 year
Family: Each adult naturalises individually; minor children may derive nationality.
Government fee
$200
Document checklist (10)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionNaturalisation application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Power of attorneyNotarised power of attorney for the legal representative.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport first page.
Birth certificateOriginal birth certificate of the applicant, legalised for use in Honduras.
Marriage certificate (if applicable)OptionalRecent marriage certificate to a Honduran by birth, apostilled if issued abroad.
Migratory-movement and clearance certificatesMigratory-movement certificate, Honduran and origin-country criminal/police clearances and a Honduran medical certificate.
Proof of lawful means of supportEvidence of patrimony, profession or economic dependence allowing independent living.
Tax and municipal solvency certificatesCurrent SAR tax solvency and municipal-tax solvency certificates (plus IHSS/INFOP if a business owner).
Sworn declarationSworn declaration per Art. 64 of the law, signature notarised.
Government feeNaturalisation fee (about USD 200 for Central Americans, higher for other origins).
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Religious Worker Visa
Honduras Special Permanence Permit for Religious Workers
Religious workers (missionaries, clergy and members of recognised religious organisations) are one of the thirteen special-permanence categories, granted for up to five years. The permit requires a letter or certificate from the sponsoring religious organisation confirming the role, alongside the standard documentation: criminal and police clearances from Honduras and the country of origin, a Honduran medical certificate and a valid passport. The fee is USD 100 per person per year and permits are handled through a lawyer at the INM. The permit must be processed within 30 days of entry, with the application made within the first 90 days.
Work: Authorises the religious activity declared by the sponsoring organisation.
Study: Lawful permanence permits study.
Residency: Lawful stay can support a later change of status to residence.
Government fee
$100
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Special permanence applicationApplication for a special permanence permit filed via a lawyer at the INM.
Religious organisation letterLetter or certificate from the recognised religious organisation confirming the worker's role.
Valid passportCopy of a valid passport.
Criminal record (origin country)Police-clearance certificate from the country of origin, legalised/apostilled and translated.
Honduran criminal and police clearancesClearances from the Supreme Court of Justice and the DPI.
Medical certificateHonduran medical certificate.
Permit feePayment of USD 100 per person per year.
Permanent Residence
Honduras Permanent Residence (Inmigrado)
Immigrant (inmigrado) status is Honduras's permanent residence, granted to foreigners who previously held a residence or special-permanence permit and kept their card valid for the period set by law (Arts. 39-40). The applicant submits the prior residence resolution, proof of registration in the National Registry of Foreigners, evidence the card stayed valid, and confirmation of no migration-law violations, plus the standard criminal/police clearances and passport copy. The fee is tiered by origin: USD 300 for Central Americans, USD 400 for Ibero-Americans and USD 500 for other nationalities. The immigrant card is one of the two categories issued and renewed for up to five years.
Work: Permanent residents may work without an employer-tied permit.
Study: Education on equal terms with residents.
Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation follows (1 year for Central Americans, 2 for Ibero-Americans, 3 for others).
Government fee
$300
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (9)
Application to the Secretaria de GobernacionWritten application addressed to the Secretary of State for Governance, Justice and Decentralisation.
Prior residence resolutionNotarised copy of the prior residence or special permanence permit resolution.
National Registry of Foreigners inscriptionProof of registration in the Registro Nacional de Extranjeros.
Proof of valid card historyCertificate that the residence card stayed valid for the required period.
No-violation certificateCertificate of not having breached the Migration and Foreigners Law.
Legal stamp and power of attorneyLps 100 contracting stamp and notarised power of attorney.
Honduran criminal and police clearancesClearances from the Supreme Court of Justice and the DPI.
Authenticated passport copyNotarised copy of the passport first page.
Government feeUSD 300 (Central American), USD 400 (Ibero-American) or USD 500 (other nationalities).
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