Before you go to Honduras: what to know
Must know
- British citizens need a Honduras visa even when travelling within CA-4.
- Complete the customs declaration before entry and exit.
- Violent crime and roadblocks can affect journeys; avoid night road travel.
Entry and visas
British visitors need a visa, including for transit; cruise short-pass exceptions apply only while the vessel is docked. US tourist visitors are visa-exempt for up to 90 days. Check CA-4 time already used and the stay actually stamped. Complete the customs declaration before entering or leaving and retain its QR code.
Online arrival forms and permits
- Honduras customs declaration ↗ required
Before entering or leaving; keep the QR code · Travellers entering or leaving Honduras
Passport validity: UK advice: at least 6 months after arrival and 2 blank pages.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, tsc.gob.hn ↗
Money
Cash and cards are both common. Cards are accepted mainly in cities and tourist areas.
Apple Pay — no data · Google Pay — no data
- Cards and ATMs are available in larger towns and Roatan; keep a cash reserve and use secure ATM locations.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, tsc.gob.hn ↗
Rules and bans
Laws visitors break unknowingly
- Foreigners must not participate in political activities.
- Carry photo ID and copies of passport photo/visa pages.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, tsc.gob.hn ↗
Culture and clothing
Religion: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Clothing: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, tsc.gob.hn ↗
Climate
UK advice describes storm risk May-November, with flooding and landslides. Monitor both local and regional forecasts.
Month by month
- January: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- February: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- March: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- April: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- May: May: storm-risk period; monitor forecasts
- June: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- July: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- August: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- September: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- October: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- November: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- December: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Best season: December-April avoids the storm-risk period described by UK advice; check forecasts.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
What to pack
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Do not bring / prohibited to import
- Carrying packages for strangers
Practical
Plugs: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Traffic: drives on the right
Insurance: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, tsc.gob.hn ↗
Entry rules change. Before your trip, check the website of the embassy or immigration service of the country.