Honduras
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Honduras’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Tropical storm conditions are possible from Monday 30 October along the Pacific coast of Honduras as a result of Tropical Storm Pilar. A Tropical Storm Watch is in place for the entirety of the coast.
You should closely monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Center and follow the advice of local authorities and your tour operator, including any evacuation orders.
See the tropical cyclones page for advice about how to prepare for travel during hurricane season and what to do ahead of a storm.
In the aftermath of a hurricane or tropical storm, there can be flooding, high winds and continued rainfall. See the tropical cyclones page for further advice on what to expect in the aftermath of a storm.
On 6 December 2022, as part of its plan to address extortion, the government of Honduras imposed a State of Exception. On 6 April 2023 the Government announced a third extension of the State of Exception for a further 45 days which includes 123 municipalities throughout the country. See Local Travel
More than 4000 British nationals visited Honduras in 2016. Most visits are trouble free. However, crime and violence are serious problems throughout Honduras and the country has one of the highest homicide rates in the world. You should exercise a high degree of caution. See Crime.
Avoid travelling on public buses (repainted US school buses). Private inter-city coach services are safer but not immune from attack. See Road travel.
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Honduras, attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Hurricanes Eta and Iota struck Central America in November 2020, and caused flooding, landslides and severe damage to infrastructure. Some roads remain damaged. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Centre. See Natural disasters and our Tropical Cyclones page for advice. Follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders.
You should note that airports can close at short notice, so before travelling to and from Honduras, you should contact your airline or travel agent to confirm that the airport is open.
Due to the movement of migrant caravans, you should take extra care at the land border crossings with Guatemala. See Land borders.
There is a risk of dengue fever in Honduras. For information on avoidance, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre Website.
Protests can happen anywhere in Honduras. Although normally peaceful, these can rapidly turn violent and be accompanied by a general break-down in law and order, including looting. See Safety and security.
You can contact the emergency services by calling 911 (if you need the police, need an ambulance or need to report a fire).
There is no British Embassy in Honduras. Consular support may be limited in Honduras, with the exception of Tegucigalpa, and severely limited in more remote areas. See Consular assistance.
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Honduras’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Tropical storm conditions are possible from Monday 30 October along the Pacific coast of Honduras as a result of Tropical Storm Pilar. A Tropical Storm Watch is in place for the entirety of the coast.
You should closely monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Center and follow the advice of local authorities and your tour operator, including any evacuation orders.
See the tropical cyclones page for advice about how to prepare for travel during hurricane season and what to do ahead of a storm.
In the aftermath of a hurricane or tropical storm, there can be flooding, high winds and continued rainfall. See the tropical cyclones page for further advice on what to expect in the aftermath of a storm.
On 6 December 2022, as part of its plan to address extortion, the government of Honduras imposed a State of Exception. On 6 April 2023 the Government announced a third extension of the State of Exception for a further 45 days which includes 123 municipalities throughout the country. See Local Travel
More than 4000 British nationals visited Honduras in 2016. Most visits are trouble free. However, crime and violence are serious problems throughout Honduras and the country has one of the highest homicide rates in the world. You should exercise a high degree of caution. See Crime.
Avoid travelling on public buses (repainted US school buses). Private inter-city coach services are safer but not immune from attack. See Road travel.
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Honduras, attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Hurricanes Eta and Iota struck Central America in November 2020, and caused flooding, landslides and severe damage to infrastructure. Some roads remain damaged. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Centre. See Natural disasters and our Tropical Cyclones page for advice. Follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders.
You should note that airports can close at short notice, so before travelling to and from Honduras, you should contact your airline or travel agent to confirm that the airport is open.
Due to the movement of migrant caravans, you should take extra care at the land border crossings with Guatemala. See Land borders.
There is a risk of dengue fever in Honduras. For information on avoidance, please visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre Website.
Protests can happen anywhere in Honduras. Although normally peaceful, these can rapidly turn violent and be accompanied by a general break-down in law and order, including looting. See Safety and security.
You can contact the emergency services by calling 911 (if you need the police, need an ambulance or need to report a fire).
There is no British Embassy in Honduras. Consular support may be limited in Honduras, with the exception of Tegucigalpa, and severely limited in more remote areas. See Consular assistance.
Update history
2024-12-05 12:06
Removal of information about Tropical Storm Sara (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-11-15 15:52
Information about Tropical Storm Sara (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-10-22 16:21
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy and has additional information on visa requirements for cruise ship passengers (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2024-08-15 14:01
From August 2024, you must have a visa to visit Honduras(‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-17 10:51
From 15 August British Nationals will require a visa to enter Honduras (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-12 21:38
As of 12 July 2024, British nationals require a visa to enter Honduras (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-05 11:37
Information about the immigration pre-check form being no longer required to enter or leave Honduras (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-04-12 11:38
Updated information on customs declaration form (‘ Entry requirements’ page).
2023-11-08 12:32
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-10-30 16:01
Information on Tropical Storm Pilar (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-22 11:19
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-18 09:37
Updated information on completing the pre-clearance form to enter or exit Honduras; State of Exception that came into effect on 6 December 2022 extended for a further 45 days and new COVID-19 regulations; and editorial amendments(‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-02-24 09:55
Updated information that on 20 February 2023 the government of Honduras extended again the State of Exception that went into effect on 6 December 2022 for a further 45 days (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-01-19 11:51
Addition of information that on 6 January 2023 the government of Honduras extended the State of Exception that went into effect on 6 December 2022 for a further 45 days; editorial changes.(‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages).
2022-11-10 11:59
Removal of information about Tropical Storm Lisa (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-11-02 03:38
Addition of information regarding Tropical Storm Lisa (“Summary”, “Natural Disasters”)
2022-09-30 12:40
Updated information on Covid-19 restrictions(‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-05-05 17:41
Updated information on entry requirements for Honduras (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-12 17:13
Updated information on requirement for British nationals to get their passports stamped on arrival in Honduras (‘Entry requirements’ page)