COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Honduras (20 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents and citizens are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Foreigners are allowed to enter Honduras.

• Travellers who have been in the United Kingdom (UK) or South Africa in the 21 days prior to planned travel to Honduras and travellers who have been in South America in the 15 days prior to their planned travel to Honduras are currently prohibited from entering the country.

• Honduran nationals, foreign nationals who are legal residents in the country, and diplomats who have been in the UK, South America, or South Africa in the two weeks before their arrival in Honduras are allowed to travel to the country, subject to entering a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

Test on arrival?

• No, with exceptions.

• Travellers may comply with any additional screening or testing measures put in place by the authorities.

Test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates obtained outside of Honduras are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• Arriving travellers must provide a COVID-19 test certificate issued no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. RT-PCR, rapid antibody, and rapid antigen tests are accepted.

• Vaccinated travellers providing documentary proof of vaccination against COVID-19 are not required to present a pre-departure COVID-19 negative test certificate. Passengers must provide the original vaccination certificate documenting complete COVID-19 vaccination (two doses of most vaccines; one dose of Johnson & Johnson) at least 14 days after receipt of the final dose.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, or who have had contact with an infected person, or who have a travel history to COVID-19 affected countries may be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

• Honduran citizens and foreigners resident in Honduras, arriving from the United Kingdom, South Africa, or South American countries or having visited or transited through those areas in the two weeks prior to arrival in Honduras, must enter quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in the country.

• Based on the above restrictions, travellers will either be exempted or required to enter quarantine for up to 14 days, depending on their origin of travel.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All inbound and outbound travellers must pre-register here with Honduran Immigration. After completing the form, travellers will receive a confirmation email. All travellers will need to carry a printed copy of the email with them.

• Upon arrival, travellers will be asked to complete an immigration form that will include the address of their stay in Honduras.

Vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required to enter the country.

• Vaccinated travellers providing documentary proof of vaccination against COVID-19 are not required to present a pre-departure COVID-19 negative test certificate. Passengers must provide the original vaccination certificate documenting complete COVID-19 vaccination (two doses of most vaccines; one dose of Johnson & Johnson) at least 14 days after receipt of the final dose.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Recommended Border App

• Yes with exceptions

• While travellers are advised to use the contact tracing app “TECUIDO”, the app is currently unavailable due to potential privacy concerns.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Airports are open. Domestic and international commercial flight services have resumed.

• Cargo, humanitarian, and special approved flights are operating.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Air borders are open for international travel.

• Honduran authorities have reopened the land borders with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

• International bus services have resumed.

• All outbound travellers will be required to complete a pre-registration form. There is no testing required for departure.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• A nationwide curfew is in effect from 22:00 to 05:00 (local time) until 25 July. Essential workers are exempted from the curfew measures.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Private gatherings are limited to a maximum of ten people.

• Banks, supermarkets, pharmacies, vegetable shops, medical centres, and fuel stations are open during weekdays from 05:00 to 20:00 (local time) and operate at a limited capacity.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Public and private transports are operating at a limited capacity.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Non-essential businesses are open for limited hours with capacity limits.

Accommodations open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Some hotels and accommodations are open depending on the current local situation. Visitors are advised to call in advance to confirm hotel reservations and also to learn of any specific requirements the accommodation may have.

Restaurants open?

• No with exceptions

• Restaurants are only allowed to provide delivery services.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars are closed.

Personal care services open?

• No

• Gyms, sports complexes, convention centers, theatres, and educational centers are closed.

Events allowed?

• No

• All public events remain suspended. All public gatherings remain suspended, except for religious activities.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in public, including on public transport and inside airports. A violation of this directive will lead to the individual incurring fines or other penalties.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practise social distancing, maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.