Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Passport NoteHonduras is party
to the Central America Border Control Agreement (CA-4). Under the terms of this agreement, tourists may travel within any of the CA-4 countries (Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala) for a period of up to 90 days, without completing entry and exit formalities at border immigration checkpoints. This period begins at the first point of entry in to any of the CA-4 countries. Fines are applied for travelers who exceed this 90-day limit, although a request for a 30-day extension can be made before the 90 days limit expires.
PassportsPassport valid for three months from date of arrival required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningThere are high levels of crime in Honduras. The majority of serious crime involves Honduran citizens and does not affect tourists. However, there have been attacks on tourists in recent years, including armed robbery, car/busjackings and sexual offences including rape. In October 2007, two incidents of bus-jackings have occurred involving British and German tour bus groups in Santa Rita, on the road between San Pedro Sula and Copan.
Travelers should avoid walking in quiet areas after dark, in particular on beaches in Tela and the north coast towns. There have been several attacks on foreigners on beaches in recent years after dark, including on the Bay Islands. Travelers should not resist when being robbed. Victims have been killed and injured resisting attack. It is useful to carry a few Lempiras to hand out in the event of a robbery.
The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Honduras can be affected by tropical storms and hurricanes. The hurricane season lasts from April to October.
Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. The highest number of cases is usually reported in the hot season from May to November. There has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region in 2007.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Sometimes* | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No** | |
Health CareHealth insurance is recommended. There are hospitals in Tegucigalpa and all the large towns. Mosquito nets are recommended for coastal areas.
Note* Malaria risk is a variable risk throughout the year in 80% of the municipalities, especially in the rural areas such as Roatán and the other Bay Islands.
* *A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers arriving from areas in the endemic zone.
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