🇭🇳Honduras Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
North America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Honduras?
It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 87 enter Honduras visa-free and 108 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
87
nationalities
Consular visa
108
nationalities
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Transit visa for Honduras
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
- Fee:
- 30 USD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (hondurasemb.org), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Honduras visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Honduras applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Honduras visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Honduras publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 30-60 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 100 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 100 USD | 20 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 30 USD | 10 business days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Tegucigalpa
Population
11,100,000
Currency
Lempira (HNL L)
Languages
Spanish, Indigenous languages
Continent
North America
Calling code
+504
Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Area
112,492 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
September 15 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.hn
About
Honduras is a Central American country bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, with coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. It is renowned for Mayan ruins like Copán and rich biodiversity. The economy is driven by agriculture, services, and industry.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid walking alone at night
- Do not carry visible valuables
- Use official taxis
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, stay vigilant in public places
Transport
- Prefer private transportation
- Check the condition of vehicles
Natural risks(Seasonal hurricanes (June-November), earthquakes, and floods)
- Follow weather alerts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Limited healthcare system, overcrowded hospitals)
- Vaccines against hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Bottled water only
- Comprehensive health insurance
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Avoid protests
- Copy important documents
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Tegucigalpa · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
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Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
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Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Honduras?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Honduras across 195 nationalities: 87 visa-free, 108 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Honduras visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 30 USD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Honduras?▾
Honduras issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Honduras?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk level due to violent crime, despite a decrease in homicides.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Honduras?▾
The official currency is Lempira (HNL L). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Honduras?▾
The capital of Honduras is Tegucigalpa. The main spoken languages are: Spanish, Indigenous languages.
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