WE DO NOT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THIS COUNTRY

HONDURAS VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa for Honduras: Honduras
For stays of up to 3 months to nationals of: Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, British, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Macedonia, Malaysia, Marshall Island, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uruguay, United States, Vanuatu, Vatican City & Venezuela
These may be extended by 60 days (except those endorsed British Nationals (Overseas))
HONDURAS TRANSIT VISAS: Transit visas for Honduras are required by all except those as noted above and those continuing their journey within 8 hours provided holding tickets and documents for their onward journey
HONDURAS HEALTH: Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas.
Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, TB, Tetanus & Typhoid.
Risks: Malaria risk is high & widespread all year. Risk is highest in Sanitary Region VI, including in the Islas de la Bahia. Risk is low in Tegucigalpa & San Pedro Sula. Rabies.
HONDURAS WEATHER: Mountainous regions have a wide range of daily temperatures and are generally cooler than those of low-lying areas. Most rain falls in winter between May-Oct, with the Caribbean coast the most humid area
HONDURAS MISC:
Location of Honduras: Central America
Local Time in Honduras: GMT-6
Capital City of Honduras: Tegucigalpa
Population of Honduras: 7 million
Language(s) spoken in Honduras: Spanish, some English
Dialling Code for Honduras: 504
Emergency numbers in Honduras: Police: 199. Fire: 198. Ambulance: 195
Driving in Honduras: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity in Honduras: 110/120 AC 60Hz
Currency of Honduras: Lempira (HNL 1 = 100 Centavos)
Notes: HNL: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500
Coins: Centavos: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques in USD are accepted
Opening Hours in Honduras
Bank: 0900-1500 Mon-Fri (some banks open until 1800), some branch offices open 0900-1200 Sat
Office: 0800-1200 & 1400-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1100 Sat. 0830-1200 & 1300-1630 (Government offices)
Shops: 0800-1200 & 1330-1800 Mon-Fri, 0800-1700 Sat
Hints for Honduras: Business is conducted in Spanish, many executives speak English. On social occasions be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping in Honduras: When there is no service charge, tips are around 10%
Import Allowances for Honduras: For persons of 18 years of age or older:
200 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 1 pound of tobacco
2 quarts of alcoholic beverages
A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use
Gifts up to a total value of USD 50
Airports in Honduras:
La Ceiba Goloson International (LCE)
San Pedro Ramon Villeda Morales (SAP)
Tegucigalpa Toncontin (TGU)

For further information, please contact:

Embassy
Consulate of Honduras
115 Gloucester Place
London, W1U 6JT
tel: +44 20 7486 4880
fax: +44 20 7486 4550
e-mail: hondurasuk@lineone.net
hours: 1000-1600 (Mon-Fri)