A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
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
Children 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 guidanceCarry cash for a possible US$3 land-border charge
The FCDO says immigration authorities may charge US$3 in cash when you arrive at a land border. Canada describes a US$3 land-entry payment. Keep the receipt and check the amount and payment instructions at your crossing.
Official guidanceHonduras at a glance
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Currency
- HNL
- Calling code
- +504
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Democratic Republic of the Congo need a visa for Honduras?
For tourism in Honduras, travelers using an ordinary passport from Democratic Republic of the Congo should obtain a visa before travel.
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.
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.
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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