A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Email the consular section for the current requirements. The Embassy says it normally responds within two working days and processing may take up to three weeks; wait for its instructions before submitting documents.
Submit through the official channel
Use Honduran Embassy consular section. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
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.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Consular visa, single entry
- USD 30
- Consular visa, multiple entry
- USD 60
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 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 guidanceConfirm the permitted stay for your British passport
Official guidance differs on the initial tourist stay: the FCDO says British visitors receive a 30-day entry stamp and may apply to extend, while the Honduran Embassy's general visitor page says up to 90 days, extendable by another 90 days. Confirm your visa conditions with the issuing consulate and follow the exact stay written on your passport at entry.
Official guidanceHonduras at a glance
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Currency
- HNL
- Calling code
- +504
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom need a visa for Honduras?
For tourism in Honduras, travelers using an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom should obtain a visa before travel. Email the consular section for the current requirements. The Embassy says it normally responds within two working days and processing may take up to three weeks; wait for its instructions before submitting documents.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
Consular visa, single entry: USD 30 for one entry. Consular visa, multiple entry: USD 60 for multiple entries. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
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.
How long can I stay in Honduras with a visitor visa?
Official guidance differs on the initial tourist stay: the FCDO says British visitors receive a 30-day entry stamp and may apply to extend, while the Honduran Embassy's general visitor page says up to 90 days, extendable by another 90 days. Confirm your visa conditions with the issuing consulate and follow the exact stay written on your passport at entry.
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 Honduran Embassy consular section
Email the consular section for the current requirements. The Embassy says it normally responds within two working days and processing may take up to three weeks; wait for its instructions before submitting documents.
Open INM online pre-registration
Check official Honduras entry guidance
The FCDO says British visitors need a visa. Its page also covers the British entry stamp, customs form and CA-4 travel conditions.
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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