Honduras Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Information last reviewed June 2024. Always verify with official government sources before traveling.
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Honduras honors the Central America-4 Border Control Agreement, letting many visitors enter visa-free while others must secure advance permission.
Holders of ordinary passports from these states may enter Honduras without any prior authorization.
The 90-day period is cumulative for Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua; overland travelers who have already used part of the 90-day CA-4 allowance elsewhere will only receive the remaining balance.
Honduras currently does not issue a separate ETA; nationals who require visas must apply at an embassy.
Cost: Not applicable
There is no online visa-waiver platform for Honduras; either you are visa-exempt or you need a consular visa.
Travelers not on the visa-exempt list must obtain a tourist visa from a Honduran embassy or consulate before arrival.
Visas cannot be obtained at ports of entry; arriving without one when required will result in denied boarding by the airline or refusal of entry by land/sea.
Arrival Process
Immigration queues move quickly if you have paperwork in order; listen for the clack of rubber stamps and the occasional bark of a sniffer dog circling luggage.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Honduras allows modest duty-free quantities; anything above the limit is taxed at roughly 15 percent of assessed value at the slick granite counter where you catch a sweet whiff of the officer’s cinnamon gum.
Prohibited Items
- Fresh meat or dairy from outside Central America, animal-health ban
- Explosives, firearms, and ammunition without a police permit
- Counterfeit currency or goods that infringe copyright
Restricted Items
- Medication containing pseudoephedrine or strong opioids, bring original prescription
- Endangered-shell coral or black-coral crafts, CITES permit required
Health Requirements
No compulsory shots for most travelers, but mosquito-heavy lowlands make certain vaccines smart insurance.
Required Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever , only for travelers arriving from countries with risk (e.g., parts of South America or Africa)
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Routine boosters (MMR, DPT)
- Hepatitis B for longer stays
- Rabies for spelunkers and wildlife volunteers
Health Insurance
Not mandatory, yet carrying travel insurance that covers medical evacuation from the Bay Islands is strongly advised; private hospitals in Honduras ask for up-front payment in cash or card.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Minors who are Honduran citizens or who appear to be dual nationals need notarized consent from the non-traveling parent(s) to leave the country; foreign tourists should carry the child’s birth certificate or passport plus a letter if only one parent is present to avoid delays at departure.
Dogs and cats need an up-to-date rabies shot (given at least 30 days before travel but within 12 months), a veterinary health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, and an import permit obtained online from SENASA; arrive at an approved airport (SAP or TGU) and expect a brief on-spot inspection.
Apply for a 30-day extension (‘prórroga’) at migración offices in major cities before your tourist card expires; longer stays require temporary residency handled through a Honduran lawyer and proof of income or retirement funds.
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