Embassy
Embassy of the United States of America in Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
Avenida La Paz, Tegucigalpa, M.D.C.
Honduras visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens do not need a visa for Honduras. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
HND
Honduras
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit for tourism without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Honduras
One visa covers four countries; the time limit is shared
- Visas from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras or Nicaragua cover all four.
- The visa's time limit covers your total stay across all four.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Honduras.
Ways into Honduras
Your passport, foreign visas and residence decide your entry route.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free tourist stayPeople from listed countries can visit for tourism without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check whether your passport allows visa-free entry.
- Show your travel papers at the border.
Documents required
- Passport
- Proof you can enter visa-free
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country; vaccination must be at least 10 days before entry. vaccine
- Border staff decide how many days you can stay.
- British citizens became visa-free on 31 October 2026.
Visa not requiredForeign visa exemptionSome foreign visas or residence cards may let you enter without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Send your passport and foreign visa or residence details.
- Ask a Honduran consulate to confirm you qualify before travel.
Documents required
- Passport
- Foreign visa or residence card
- Some visa-required travellers qualify through US or Canadian visas, or residence in visa-free countries.
- Foreign residents of Guatemala, El Salvador or Nicaragua also have an exemption.
Visa requiredMultiple-entry visitor visaThis visa allows repeat visits after you have had a single-entry Honduran visa.
- Fee
- US$60
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Tell the consulate about your past single-entry visa.
- Prepare the papers it requests.
- Attend your appointment and pay the fee.
Documents required
- Previous single-entry Honduran visa
- Papers your consulate requests
- Visa validity does not mean you can stay for that whole time.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- National Institute of Migration
- Immigration: foreign residents and stay permits
- Foreign ministry: British citizen visa exemption from 31 October 2026
- Honduran embassy in the United States: visas and nationality table
- Honduran embassy in the United Kingdom: Honduras visas
- Honduran embassy in Canada: visa types, validity and fees
- Honduran embassy in Korea: visas and conditional exemptions
- Madrid consulate: visa classification
- Madrid consulate: visa-exempt travellers
- Madrid consulate: consular visa
- Madrid consulate: visa requiring prior approval
- Madrid consulate: entry requirements and customs declaration
- Madrid consulate: yellow fever vaccination
- Official consular appointments application
- Official immigration pre-check portal; not an e-visa portal
- Immigration online application requirements
- Immigration: special stay-permit documents
- Immigration: financially dependent foreign family members
- National Investment Council: investment entry facilitation
- Official Honduras aviation publication: entry, transit and immigration exceptions
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyHNL L
- Time+6h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency911 police195 ambulance
Planning your Honduras trip
Best time to go: Tegucigalpa has a dry season from December to May. The Caribbean coast has its heaviest rain from September to February. Honduras is hot and humid almost all year, with cooler temperatures in the mountains.
- CopánSee ancient Maya ruins in western Honduras, recognised as a World Heritage Site.
- Gracias and ComayaguaVisit two of the country's colonial towns.
- Roatán and UtilaEnjoy islands known for beaches, clear water and coral reefs.
- Mosquito CoastExplore a large rainforest region in northeastern Honduras, with tropical wildlife and communities that maintain traditional ways of life.
Scams to watch for in Honduras
- Public bus robberyRobbers target people travelling on public buses. Cash and valuables may be taken.
- Street robbery and ambushes near hotelsThieves watch for travellers outside hotels or rob people walking on the street. Robberies also happen during daylight in some areas.
- Car break-insThieves break into parked cars. Daylight and a busy setting do not guarantee protection.
About Honduras
Honduras is a Central American republic with a long Caribbean coast and a short Pacific outlet.
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Money
- Honduran lempira (L)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-06:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +504
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Honduras?
A visa from any CA-4 country is valid in Honduras. Its time limit covers the total stay across the CA-4 area.
Do american citizens need a visa for Honduras?
American citizens do not need a visa for Honduras. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Honduras?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do honduran citizens need a visa for the United States?
Honduran citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Honduras?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Honduras are easier for american citizens?
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala Nicaragua, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Honduras?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Honduras?
Honduran lempira (L). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Honduras?
Spanish.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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