Country guide
Honduras
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Lempira (HNL)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -6 (8 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+504
Best time to go
Dry season is December – May, but to avoid the crowds the best time to visit would be May – June during the shoulder period.
Drinking water
Bottled water recommended.
Travel tips
Avoid areas where political demonstrations are taking place.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
SA passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
They must however be in possession of a valid passport (3 month validity with 1 blank page) and proof of sufficient funds for their stay.
Visas may be secured at any Honduran Embassy and/or Consulate around the world.
Visa validity
Visas are issued for a period of up to 90 days for both tourism and business. Extensions may be applied for at any immigration office for tourism and business.
SA representative
Representation accredited from Mexico City, Mexico
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 2-4, 14; May 1; Sep 15; Oct 3, 12, 21; Dec 25