Honduras Entry Requirements for Visitors to Roatan

Most visitors need three things to enter Honduras: a valid passport, a completed online customs declaration, and for some nationalities, a visa. Travelers from the USA, Canada and the European Union do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Step 1: Complete the online customs declaration

All travelers must complete the Government of Honduras customs declaration form online before entering or leaving the country. When you finish, you receive a QR code that customs officers scan, so keep it on your phone or print it. Complete it before your trip, using the official Honduras customs declaration form.

How to fill out the customs declaration

The official name is the Regional Traveler’s Declaration. It has 23 numbered questions, and it is easier than it looks.

Switch it to English first. The form opens in Spanish. Use the Language dropdown in the middle of the top header of the form and change it from es_HN to en_US. Many travelers miss this and think the form only comes in Spanish.

1. Operation: choose Entry. Choose your means of transportation: Air, Land or Sea.
2. Arrival date and customs: enter your arrival date. Choose your means of transportation first, because the customs office list depends on it. The form notes the date is valid up to 5 days afterward.
3. Your name: first name, second name (if any), first surname and second surname (if any).
4. Travelling document: enter your passport number with no dashes or spaces, then choose Passport as the document type.
5. Personal details: nationality, sex, country of birth and date of birth. A separate question asks whether you are a minor with special permission.
6. Reason for travel: most visitors choose Tourism.
7. Airline and flight number: choose your means of transportation again, then enter your airline and flight number (or the vessel name and trip number for a boat).
8. Countries: country of departure (where you are coming from), country of residence, and country of destination (Honduras).
9. Foreseen address: where you will stay in Honduras, such as your hotel or rental name and the community.
10. Family and luggage: the number of relatives traveling with you, the quantity of luggage traveling with you, and the quantity not traveling with you.
11. Declaration questions: tax exemptions in the last 6 months, carrying US$10,000 or more in cash or valuables, live animals, plants or fresh foods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, weapons or ammunition, and other goods besides your luggage. Answer honestly, and if you answer yes to carrying other goods, list them.
12. Register: when you finish, press Register. You receive a PDF with a QR code. Save it to your phone or print it.

Two things that trip people up

• The address field gives an error. It is most likely too short. The form wants a minimum amount of text, so add more detail, such as the community or the building name.
• Your flight number is missing. When you pick an airline, the form may show a list of flight numbers, and occasionally yours is not on it. Choose another number from the list. This is a known flaw in the system.

Step 2: Check your passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive. UK government advice also asks for at least 2 blank pages. Make sure your passport is stamped when you arrive.

Step 3: Check the visa rules for your nationality

• USA, Canada and the European Union: no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
• United Kingdom: British nationals have needed a visa to enter Honduras since August 15, 2024. You typically receive a 30-day entry stamp on arrival, which can be extended at an immigration office. Visa applications appear to go through the Honduran Embassy in London.
• Other countries: check the official travel information for your country and for Honduras, or contact the nearest Honduran embassy.

Arriving by cruise ship

Cruise passengers can enter under a “short pass” that lets them go ashore while the ship is docked, usually less than a day. If you stay in Honduras beyond the hours the ship is docked, a visa is required. Check with your cruise line if you are unsure.

Traveling with children

UK government advice says travelers aged 20 and under who travel alone or with one parent need a notarized letter in Spanish from the parents or guardians who are not traveling with them.

Extending your stay

Extensions are handled at an immigration office. See the Roatan Immigration Office listing for contact details.

Yellow fever vaccine

A yellow fever vaccine may be needed for residents of South America, and for travelers who have been to places with yellow fever risk, such as Panama, South America and Africa. Check the CDC yellow fever page and ask your doctor about your situation.

Frequently asked questions

These guidelines are subject to change, so please verify the latest requirements before your trip. We work to keep this page accurate, but every traveler is responsible for their own research. Official sources: the US Department of State, the UK Government travel advice for Honduras and the Honduras customs declaration form.

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