Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare INM online pre-registration and Online customs declaration and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Up to 90 days across the CA-4 region. The 90-day allowance is shared by Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. It starts at your first entry to a CA-4 country and crossing between those countries does not reset it. The officer at your first CA-4 entry sets the stay you are actually granted, so 90 days are not guaranteed; check your passport stamp.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
INM online pre-registration
Complete Honduras immigration pre-registration for both arrival and departure, then download or print a copy to show immigration. Ireland's DFA reports technical problems with the service; if you cannot submit it, contact your airline and a Honduran mission before travelling.
Open INM online pre-registrationOnline customs declaration
Complete the Government of Honduras customs form before entering and before leaving the country. Present the resulting QR code to customs on paper or on your device.
Open Online customs declarationDetails that can change your plans
Ask immigration about an extension before your authorised stay expires
Global Affairs Canada says visitors may request an extension of up to 30 days from Honduras' National Migration Institute before their current CA-4 stay expires. Immigration decides the approved period. Canada says Honduras recognises a maximum total stay of 120 days; check your own stamp and official instructions before relying on an extension.
Official guidanceChildren aged 20 or under may need a notarised travel letter
Honduras requires a notarised letter in Spanish from the parent or guardian not travelling when someone aged 20 or under travels alone or with only one parent or guardian. Single parents may need additional documents; confirm the paperwork with a Honduran mission before departure.
Official guidanceCheck whether the airport departure tax is included in your ticket
The FCDO says the international-flight departure tax is US$40–55 depending on the airport and is normally included in the ticket price. Check with your airline if the tax is not itemised or you are unsure whether it has been paid.
Official guidanceHonduras at a glance
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Currency
- HNL
- Calling code
- +504
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Bahamas need a visa for Honduras?
Travelers visiting Honduras for tourism with an ordinary passport from Bahamas do not need a visa. Up to 90 days across the CA-4 region. The 90-day allowance is shared by Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. It starts at your first entry to a CA-4 country and crossing between those countries does not reset it. The officer at your first CA-4 entry sets the stay you are actually granted, so 90 days are not guaranteed; check your passport stamp. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Honduras?
Up to 90 days across the CA-4 region. The 90-day allowance is shared by Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. It starts at your first entry to a CA-4 country and crossing between those countries does not reset it. The officer at your first CA-4 entry sets the stay you are actually granted, so 90 days are not guaranteed; check your passport stamp.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete INM online pre-registration?
Required for this route. Complete Honduras immigration pre-registration for both arrival and departure, then download or print a copy to show immigration. Ireland's DFA reports technical problems with the service; if you cannot submit it, contact your airline and a Honduran mission before travelling. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Do I need to complete Online customs declaration?
Required for this route. Complete the Government of Honduras customs form before entering and before leaving the country. Present the resulting QR code to customs on paper or on your device. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my stay in Honduras?
Global Affairs Canada says visitors may request an extension of up to 30 days from Honduras' National Migration Institute before their current CA-4 stay expires. Immigration decides the approved period. Canada says Honduras recognises a maximum total stay of 120 days; check your own stamp and official instructions before relying on an extension.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open INM online pre-registration
Honduras tourist entry and visa guidance
Read the official visitor conditions and contact the responsible authority about your circumstances.
Check the visitor stay allowance
The 90-day allowance is shared by Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. It starts at your first entry to a CA-4 country and crossing between those countries does not reset it. The officer at your first CA-4 entry sets the stay you are actually granted, so 90 days are not guaranteed; check your passport stamp.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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