Last Updated: 16 November 2000
Still Current at: 14 December 2000

MOST VISITS TO HONDURAS ARE TROUBLE-FREE.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Exercise caution in all parts of the country, particularly at night. There is widespread petty and violent crime, including armed robbery, car hijacking, burglary and sexual assault. Visitors in the north coast towns, beaches (especially Tela), ferries and islands are frequently targeted. Do not wear jewellery or carry large amounts of cash.

Do not travel by road at night.

TERRORISM

There is no specific threat to British nationals. Occasionally explosive devices are planted and demonstrations take place. These are usually aimed at government buildings.

LOCAL TRAVEL

Honduras is gradually recovering from the effects of Hurricane Mitch, which struck in late 1998. Some of the road network is still being repaired. Visitors are advised to keep to the major tourist locations using recognised tour operators. The border regions (except major crossing points) are best avoided. Journeys by day on the isolated roads of the #Department of Santa Barbara should be avoided.

LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS

Drivers who become involved in a road accident where another person is badly injured, may be held in custody for a period regardless of culpability. Legal advice should be sought.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

British nationals can obtain 30 day visit visas on arrival. These may be extended by 30 days on two further occasions on application to an Immigration Office.

HEALTH

Private health clinics and hospitals are available in the major towns only. Standards vary, the Embassy can advise if medical treatment is required. Drink only properly purified water. Incidents of diarrhoea are prevalent. Malaria is more of a concern in remote, low-lying parts of the country.

GENERAL

Flights in and out of Tegucigalpa can be affected by poor visibility caused by low cloud cover and smog, especially around April/May.

We strongly recommend that all travellers abroad take out adequate comprehensive travel/medical insurance.

Look after your passport and carry a separate photocopy.

Travel to Honduras with several sources of funds: cash, travellers cheques, credit cards, etc. but keep them safe.

CONTACT DETAILS

Visitors should contact the British Embassy, 3rd Floor, Centro Financiero BANEXPO, Boulevard San Juan Bosco, Colonia Payaqui, Tegucigalpa; (tel +504 232 0612, or out of hours emergency +504 232 3158); e-mail: on arrival in order to register. Office hours (GMT): Mon-Thur: 1400-1900 and 2000-2230; Fri: 1400-1900

British Diplomatic Missions in Honduras: contact details

For medical and inoculations advice, contact your GP. The Department of Health's Health Advice for Travellers website provides travel health information for people travelling abroad from the UK. The site advises on health risks around the world and how to avoid them, a country-by-country immunisation checklist and how to obtain medical treatment abroad.
Visa information is available from the relevant Embassy/Consulate in London.
FCO Travel Advice is also displayed on BBC2 CEEFAX (see p470 for details). NB: While every care has been taken in preparing these notes, neither Her Majesty's Government nor any member of the British Consular Staff abroad can accept liability for injury, loss or damage arising in respect of any statement contained therein.

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