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Visa requirements for Honduras

Who can enter Honduras, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 115 countries can enter Honduras without a visa in advance. All 115 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

115 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
127 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

115 nationalities

Visa required in advance

127 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Honduras

Honduras has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Copán
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

El Salvador Belize Guatemala Nicaragua Costa Rica Cayman Islands

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Honduras?

It depends on your passport. 115 nationalities can enter Honduras without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Honduras?

February, March, April, June, July, based on Tegucigalpa's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Honduras?

Honduran lempira (HNL). 1 USD is approximately 26.86 HNL.

What side of the road does Honduras drive on?

Honduras drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Honduras have?

2: Copán, Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve.

What is the emergency number in Honduras?

198 / 199.

What time zone is Honduras in?

Tegucigalpa (UTC-6).

What is the nearest airport to Tegucigalpa?

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), about 61 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Honduras

Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca, and to the north by the Gulf of Honduras, a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea. Its capital and largest city is Tegucigalpa.

CapitalTegucigalpa

RegionCentral America

Population11M

Area112,492 km²

CurrencyHonduran lempira (1 USD ≈ 26.86 HNL)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+504

Drives on theright

TimezoneTegucigalpa (UTC-6)

Nearest airportRamón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), 61 km

Emergency number198 / 199

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,598 (2025)

Tourist arrivals669K (2020)

Climate in Tegucigalpa

Warmest April, coolest December, driest April, sunniest April. Best time to visit: February, March, April, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Tegucigalpa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.4°C	14.1°C	120mm	289h
February	23.5°C	14.5°C	121mm	299h
March	24.5°C	15°C	69mm	350h
April	29.7°C	17.8°C	27mm	358h
May	25.3°C	17.7°C	317mm	300h
June	24.3°C	17.1°C	225mm	282h
July	24.7°C	16.6°C	244mm	350h
August	24.1°C	17°C	316mm	325h
September	24.1°C	16.9°C	352mm	310h
October	22.5°C	16.3°C	284mm	287h
November	21.2°C	16.1°C	934mm	253h
December	20.1°C	13.8°C	149mm	284h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Honduras has colonial villages, ancient Maya ruins (Copán), natural parks (Moskitia), and a Pacific and Caribbean coastline and the Bay Islands, with great beaches and coral reefs where snorkeling and diving are exceptional by any standard.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Copán
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Upcoming public holidays

October 21, 2026Army Day

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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