Entry & Exit Requirements
U.S. and Canadian citizens must have a valid passport to enter Honduras. Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of entry.
A visa is not required for visits up to 90 days.
If you are not traveling with a U.S. passport, please be sure to check with the Honduran Embassy for requirements based on your nationality.
Honduras requires travelers under the age of 21 to provide written, notarized permission to travel from their legal guardian(s).
There is a departure tax of approximately $40; if you purchased your flights through Holbrook Travel, this tax is included in the cost of your airline ticket. If you purchased your flights independently, please check with your airline to determine whether departure tax is included; otherwise, this may need to be paid separately at the airport.
Health Information
IMMUNIZATIONS
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all travelers be up to date on routine vaccinations such as measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine, varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, and your yearly flu shot before every trip.
There are no vaccinations required for entry into Honduras, unless you are traveling from a country where yellow fever is a risk.
The CDC recommends hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and typhoid vaccines for most travelers before visiting Honduras.
Please consult your physician for additional information and recommendations based on your individual circumstances.
MALARIA
Malaria is a risk in certain parts of Honduras. Malaria is caused by a parasite found in Anopheles mosquitos, which are active from dusk until dawn. There is no vaccine to protect against malaria. If you are visiting areas where malaria is present and choose to use an anti-malarial drug, as recommended by the CDC, see your doctor for a prescription. To protect against mosquitos, cover exposed skin with lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and pants, consider treating clothes with permethrin, and use an insect repellent containing an active ingredient like DEET or picaridin.
DENGUE FEVER AND OTHER INSECT-BORNE ILLNESSES
Locally transmitted cases of dengue fever have been reported in Honduras. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with dengue and are spreading it to people. Additionally, locally transmitted cases of chikungunya, Zika virus, and other insect-borne illnesses have previously been reported in Honduras. As there are no vaccinations to protect against these illnesses, the CDC recommends travelers protect themselves against insect bites: cover exposed skin with lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and pants, consider treating clothes with permethrin, and use an insect repellent containing an active ingredient like DEET or picaridin. As a precaution, the CDC advises women who are pregnant to consider postponing travel to any area where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.
SUN EXPOSURE
The effects of the sun can be damaging to the eyes and skin. Spending time outdoors exposes you to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, even on cloudy days. To protect yourself from the sun, use a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 15, protect skin with clothing, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and drink plenty of fluids.
Ball court at CopánPhoto by Adalberto Hernandez
Keel-billed ToucanPhoto by John Norton
Detail at CopánPhoto by Wendy Frazier
Pico Bonito National ParkPhoto by Denis Fournier
Garifuna musicians and dancersPhoto by Woody Hibbard
Whitewater raftingPhoto by Tom Carr
Waterfall in Pico Bonito National ParkPhoto by Stephanie Kowacz
StarfishPhoto by Lorenzo Massacci
Whale sharkPhoto by Christian Jensen
