Travel advice for Honduras.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Honduras.

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Honduras
Import local currency unlimited; larger amounts may have to be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; must be declared
Export local currency unlimited; larger amounts may have to be declared
Export foreign currency limited to amounts imported and declared (minus exchange)

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 7 h / - 8 h during our summer time

Capital

Tegucigalpa

National language

Official language

Spanish

Voltage

110/120 volt / adapter required

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 12.00 h (Sat)

Stores

8.00 - 12.00 h and 13.30 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 17.00 h (Sat)

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Risk of dengue fever.

  • Minimum risk of malaria.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted; international driver's license recommended.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 25 (varies by rental company).

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Tegucigalpa, Colonia Palmira, Avenida República de México, Casa No. 2402
Tel.: +504 236 90 98

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Security

  • Consult the media about the current situation before and during the journey and stay in contact with your tour operator.

  • Travelers should pay close attention to their personal security.

  • High crime rate.

  • Departments of Olancho and Colon: These two departments are considered to be very dangerous.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

  • Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

  • Avoid nighttime driving.

Special legal regulations

Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

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Important

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