Visa requirements for Honduras – Lonely Planet

Jungle-clad Mayan ruins, centuries-old villages with lovely cobbled streets, white-sand beaches and world-class diving along the world’s second-largest barrier reef: Honduras has it all, in spades. 

Yet the country sometimes gets unfairly overlooked due to its recent turbulent history. And many of its varied charms are still under-explored compared to those of its nearest neighbors.  

Entering and leaving Honduras is relatively straightforward, though requirements vary depending on your nationality. Here’s our guide to Honduras’ entry requirements, from info on visas and costs to details on how to apply.

Visa-free stays and tourist cards for Honduras

According to current Honduras visa requirements, nationals of Western European countries, along with those of Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Israel, most South and Central American countries and some Asian and African countries require neither a visa nor a tourist card to enter Honduras, and are eligible for a free 90-day stay upon entering the country.  

All you need is a passport (valid for six months beyond the proposed duration of your stay), return or onward tickets and proof of yellow fever vaccination if you’re arriving from Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and the majority of South American and African destinations.   

In 2006, Honduras signed the Central America-4 (CA-4) Border Control Agreement with El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua, meaning a stay in any of the neighboring countries counts toward your 90-day limit in Honduras. You’ll have to visit a destination outside of these four countries in order to re-enter for another 90 days.

Who needs a visa to visit Honduras? 

Nationals of most Asian and African countries must obtain a Honduras Tourist/Business Visa in advance if traveling to Honduras for tourism, business or family-related purposes. You’ll need to apply at your nearest Honduran embassy or consulate, pay the visa fee (US$30) and produce the following:

• Fully completed visa application form
• Two recent photographs the same size as your passport photo
• Your valid passport, with an expiration date that is at least six months away
• Your round-trip flight itinerary between your…