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As a US passport holder, you do not need a visa to enter Honduras for tourist purposes if your stay is 90 days or less. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay and you have at least one blank page for entry stamps.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• While a visa is not required, Honduras has a Level 3 Travel Advisory (Reconsider Travel) due to crime.
• The Gracias a Dios Department has a Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) due to crime.
• A "State of Exception" is in effect in 226 municipalities, allowing police to suspend constitutional rights.
• Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from or traveling to Panama and any South American nation.
• There is a national emergency due to an increase in dengue cases in June 2024.
• U.S. government personnel are prohibited from using public transportation (including white car taxis) and restricted from traveling to Gracias a Dios.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months.
• ✓Confirm you have at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• ✓Consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
• ✓Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for health information, especially regarding dengue and yellow fever.
• ✓If arriving from Panama or any South American country, obtain a yellow fever vaccination and carry proof.
• ✓Prepare a contingency plan for emergencies, as political demonstrations and crime are common.
• ✓Avoid carrying expensive items or displaying signs of wealth.

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