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| Passport¹ |
Yes |
| Visa² |
Yes/No |
| Return Ticket³ |
Yes |
| Restrictions |
No |
¹Passport
A passport that is valid for six months beyond date of
travel is required by all travelers.
²Visas
Types of visas:
Tourist, business
Length of stay pending
- Single entry visa valid for stay of up to 90 days.
1. Tourist and business visas
Required for
:
All travelers, except the following:
Not required for :
- Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, European Union countries, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Vatican City and Venezuela
- Transit passengers who are only remaining in the country for 48 hours, and have proof of onward destination.
Duration:
90 days
Required documents
: United States' citizens do
not need a visa to visit or conduct business in Honduras up to
90 days. To apply for a visa after 90 days, the
requirements are: valid, signed U.S. passport, 1 application
form, completed and signed; 1 recent passport photo; copy of
round-trip airline tickets or itinerary. A return ticket
or proof of onward travel is required for entry into Honduras,
and for visa application. For stays exceeding 90 days and
all other nationalities, consult your consulate or embassy
in Honduras or the Honduras Embassy in your country for further
information. Contact information in the United States: Embassy
of Honduras
2nd Floor
1528 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: [1] (202)737-2972,2978
Internet:
www.hondurasembassy.org
| Vaccinations required | Yellow fever |
| Vaccinations suggested | Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus-diphtheria, measles, chickenpox |
A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country.
Yellow-fever-infected countries :
Angola, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Venezuela
There are no departure formalities for Honduras or any exit taxes at land borders. Airport departure fees of US$25 are included in ticket prices.
Police and Crime
Crime is on the upswing and ranges from petty
theft to carjackings, rape, and murder. Travelers should take
serious security precautions. Watch for street crime and theft
in urban and coastal recreational areas. Profit-driven
kidnappings are also becoming increasingly frequent. Criminals
are more apt to engage in physical violence againts their
victims than used to be the case.Criminals in San Pedro Sula, Tela, Trujillo, and Tegucigalpa have shown a real inclination to target foreign visitors in particular.
The road from San Pedro Sula Airport has become cause for concern due to highway robberies, believed to be armed bandits preying on tourists. The Department of Olancho (the road between Limones and La Union) is also considered dangerous due to high incidences of car and busjackings, rapes, and killings. Do not to walk on isolated beaches alone, especially at night. Women should exhibit special care due to a high incidence of rape.
Foreign business visitors are often the target of thieves. Consequently, purses, laptops, and briefcases will require additional security. Do not leave valuables in cars or on tables in cafes. Keep nonessential valuables locked in hotel safes when not in use. Use credit cards and traveler's checks when possible to avoid carrying large sums of cash.
The police force is in the process of converting to a civilian organization from military. Lack of resources, materials, and manpower make them inefficient at crime control. In rural areas, they may even be part of the problem.
There is some corruption within the local and central governments. Business travelers may also find that their deals with local companies involve the bribing of public officials. Besides making the personal decision of whether or not to participate in such dealings, check on your legal position in your own country. Some nations now have stiff penalties for their businesspeople who bribe officials overseas.