Visa Requirements for Honduran Citizens

Honduran citizens can visit over 100 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. This includes all 29 Schengen countries in Europe (90 days), plus destinations like Argentina (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Colombia (90 days), Costa Rica (90 days), Japan (90 days), Mexico (180 days), Panama (180 days), Peru (183 days), and most Central American countries. Georgia offers an exceptional 360 days visa-free stay.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately L 4,625 Honduran Lempiras) for Honduran applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Additional fees may apply for visa issuance reciprocity.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately L 4,000 Honduran Lempiras) for Honduran citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. VFS Global charges an additional service fee. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day).

No, Honduran citizens do not need a visa to visit Schengen Area countries in Europe. Hondurans can travel visa-free to all 29 Schengen member states for up to 90 days within any 180 day period. This includes popular destinations like Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Portugal. Starting in 2025, an ETIAS authorization (€7) will be required for travel to Europe.

Standard visa requirements for Hondurans include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance where required, and cover letter explaining travel purpose.

The US B1/B2 visa approval rate for Honduran applicants is approximately 50% to 60% based on recent fiscal year data, which is lower than the global average. Approval rates are higher for applicants with strong ties to Honduras, previous international travel history, stable employment, property ownership, and clear documentation of funds.

Yes, Honduran citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) for stays up to 30 days. The visa-on-arrival is free of charge for Honduran passport holders. This makes the UAE an easily accessible destination for Hondurans seeking to visit Dubai or conduct business in the region.

Honduran applicants face higher rejection rates for US visas (approximately 40% to 50% rejection), UK visas (around 25% rejection), and Canadian visas (around 30% rejection). Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, lack of strong ties to Honduras, limited travel history, and incomplete applications.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 4 to 8 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and savings, include tax declarations (constancia de ingresos), show property ownership or other assets in Honduras, document previous international travel stamps especially to countries with visa-free access, provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary, demonstrate strong family and employment ties to Honduras, and ensure all documents are properly translated to English where required.