Honduras Customs Regulations

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Import Regulations

200 Cigarettes or
100 Cigars or
450 grammes of tobacco
2 bottles of alcoholic beverages
Perfume reasonable for personal use

Illegal drugs
Plants and plant products
Milk and milk products
Animals and Pets – unless permission has been granted
Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
Knives and deadly weapons
Counterfeit money and goods
Pornographic material

Any weapons, explosives or ammunition being imported into the country will require a special permit issued by Roatan airport.
Cats, dogs and other animals will need a veterinarian health certificate and “an import permit from the "Direccion General de Ganaderia y Veterinaria" (General Direction for Cattle Breeding and Veterinary Services)”. Any dogs will also require an additional certificate proving that it has been vaccinated against Rabies and Hepatitis.

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Export Regulations

No information available

Illegal drugs
Plants and plant products
Milk and milk products
Animals and Pets – unless permission has been granted
Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
Knives and deadly weapons
Counterfeit money and goods
Pornographic material

No information available

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Health & Security

Basic health information for travelers to Honduras

Basic security information for travelers to Honduras

🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Honduras

A yellow fever vaccination is required from all travellers coming from or through a country where Yellow Fever is present. All travellers should check their respective countries level of infection before beginning their flight and vaccination may be advised.
Tap and other local water sources should be considered contaminated and thoroughly boiled before being drunk. Travellers are advised to stick to bottled water whenever possible throughout their stay inside the country. Milk and dairy products might be unpasteurised and should be avoided for safety reasons. All meat, fish and vegetables should be well cooked and served boiling hot whilst fruit should be peeled prior to consumption.
Water and food based diseases present in the country include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tuberculosis and Leptospirosis (mountain leprosy) and travellers should avoid swimming in any native pools, lakes or other water sources that have not been cleaned and chlorinated first.
Dengue Fever is a serious potential health risk for any travellers to Honduras and all travellers should take care to prevent infection by the mosquitoes that carry the deadly disease. Valid methods of defence include obtaining plenty of insect repellent and wearing close fitting clothes with little in the way of exposed skin. If bitten, travellers should seek medical assistance immediately before symptoms develop.
Malaria is present throughout the year in various rural and remote sections of the country and all travellers should take appropriate steps to prevent any possible chance of infection.
Hepatitis B is endemic to the region and all travellers to the country should exercise great care when dealing with bloody or dirty needles or when engaging in sexual activity during their visit.
Travellers to the country are advised against any contact with wild dogs or other animals whose bites might contain Rabies. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek out medical assistance to check for any signs of infection.
Any foreign visitors to the country during the summer months are advised to obtain plenty of bottled water for protection against hydration whilst periods of dry and dusty weather could cause problems to elderly or physically frail travellers.
The overall standard of healthcare in Honduras is relatively poor in the rural sections of the country. Whilst there are hospitals in Tegucigalpa and all the large towns, public medical facilities should be considered underfunded or unreliable. Private medical care is available in most major cities but doctors are likely to demand immediate payment for any services required.
Health and travel insurance are both strongly recommended before arranging any visit to the country and evacuation to a nearby country might be required in the event of serious illness or injury.

🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Honduras

There is an above average risk of theft and petty crime throughout the country and travellers should take appropriate care of their safety and personal belongings during their visit. All travellers are advised to keep their passport and other valuables in a safe location at all times and avoid any obvious displays of wealth which could serve to attract unwanted attention. . Visitors should keep a close eye on their possessions when visiting major tourist locations and avoid travelling alone after dark in poorly lit sections of the country. Travellers visiting the mainland of Honduras should take extra care with their health and safety and should keep a copy of their passport with them at all times.
Travellers planning to visit the country’s border regions are advised to be wary of armed robbers at the borders with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Travellers crossing or travelling near the border with Nicaragua are strongly advised against any travel off the main roads owing to the additional risk of unmarked and unexploded bombs still present in the region.
Demonstrations and protests are a potential source of danger for any tourist visiting the country and should be avoided for safety reasons. The country has recently suffered a period of great political upheaval with its former president forcibly removed from power. All travellers should avoid any large groups or rallies which could potentially turn violent and keep updated on the countries current social and political climate prior to beginning their journey.
A valid UK driving licence is acceptable if planning to drive throughout Honduras for stays lasting three months or less. The standard of local roads is considered to be relatively poor outside of the major tourist locations and caution is advised. Travel late at night is not recommended owing to both the poorly lit and general condition of the roads themselves and the added risk of car theft and violence against motorists.
The Hurricane season runs from June to November and can often lead to heavy landslides and flooding of much of the countries roads and infrastructure. Travellers driving throughout Honduras are urged to closely monitor the local weather conditions for any signs of potentially dangerous weather and to avoid any car travel in hazardous weather.
Travellers to remote sections of the country should take all available precautions against harm from snakes, spiders and scorpions and keep plenty of insect repellent to ward off any chance of contracting Malaria from the countries mosquitoes.
Honduras is situated in a seismically active region and minor tremors and earthquakes are a danger. In the event of an Earthquake occurring during a visit, travellers are strongly advised to stay calm and contact the nearest foreign embassy once the Earthquake has finished.
Travellers are also advised to make sure that they have obtained valid travel and health insurance before beginning their journey.

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Contact Information

For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Honduran Embassy.