🇨🇦CANADA

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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit HN?

Q: How long can I stay in Honduras as a Canadian tourist?

Up to 90 days, granted at the immigration officer's discretion. You can request an extension at the National Migration Institute, up to a maximum total stay of 120 days.

Q: What is the CA-4 agreement and how does it affect my stay?

Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua form the CA-4 zone. Your 90-day allowance is counted across all four countries combined, not separately for each.

Q: Do I need to fill out a form before arriving in Honduras?

Yes. You must complete the Government of Honduras online customs/migration declaration form before entering and present the QR code (printed or on your phone) to authorities.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Honduras.

Q: Is there any entry fee?

There is no visa fee. A small fee of around US$3 may be charged at land border crossings, but generally not at airports.

No visa required. Canadian ordinary passport holders can enter Honduras for tourism visa-free for up to 90 days under the CA-4 regime. A Canadian ordinary passport holder does not need a visa to visit Honduras for tourism. Canada is on Honduras's visa-exempt list, allowing stays of up to 90 days, granted at the immigration officer's discretion. Honduras is part of the Central America-4 (CA-4) Border Control Agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua; the 90-day allowance is shared across all four countries, and the total authorized stay in Honduras can be extended up to a maximum of 120 days. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Travelers must complete the online Honduras customs/migration declaration form before arrival and present the resulting QR code to authorities. A small fee (around US$3) may apply at land borders. Proof of onward or return travel and sufficient funds may be requested. Note that the UK lost its Honduras visa exemption in August 2024, but Canada's exemption remains in effect as of 2026. This route is verified against the Honduran Embassy in Canada and the Government of Canada travel advisory.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (visa exemption)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (extendable to a maximum of 120 days; CA-4 shared period)

per entry

Entries

Multiple within the authorized period

from issue date

Visa fee

None for visa-free entry (a ~US$3 land-border fee may apply)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 6 months from date of entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Canadian passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of entry into Honduras and has a blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months validity

/02

Book onward/return travel

Arrange and keep proof of a return or onward ticket out of Honduras, as immigration or your airline may request it.

· Proof of onward travel

/03

Complete the online customs/migration declaration

Fill out the Government of Honduras customs declaration form online before arrival and save the QR code (paper or digital).

· Pre-arrival form· QR code

/04

Prepare supporting documents

Carry proof of sufficient funds for your stay and accommodation details in case immigration asks.

· Proof of funds

/05

Present documents on arrival

At the border, present your passport and QR code. The officer stamps your passport and writes the number of days authorized (up to 90).

· Entry stamp

/06

Track your CA-4 days and extend if needed

Your 90 days count across all CA-4 countries (Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua). To stay longer, request an extension at the National Migration Institute before your authorized period expires.

· CA-4 rule· Extension at INM

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Canadian passport valid at least 6 months from date of entry

required

At least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

required

Completed online Honduras customs/migration declaration QR code

required

Return or onward travel ticket

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Confirmed accommodation or itinerary details

recommended

Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a risk country

conditional

Notarized parental authorization for minors traveling without both parents

conditional

Awareness of CA-4 shared 90-day limit across the four countries

recommended

Approximately US$3 in cash for any land-border entry fee

conditional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeUS$0No visa required for Canadian passport holders for stays up to 90 days

Land border entry fee~US$3May be charged at land border crossings (or lempira equivalent); not applicable at airports

Stay extension feeVariesPayable at the National Migration Institute (INM) if extending beyond the initial authorized period

Total estimate0 — US$3incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at border

No advance application needed; entry granted at the discretion of the immigration officer upon presenting your passport and customs QR code.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Bilateral visa exemption

Canada is on Honduras's list of visa-exempt nationalities, so no visa is needed for short tourist stays.

High

/02

90-day tourist allowance

Visa-free visitors are typically admitted for up to 90 days, sufficient for nearly all tourism.

High

/03

CA-4 regional agreement

Honduras shares its 90-day allowance with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, affecting how long you can stay across the region.

Medium

/04

Pre-arrival customs declaration

All arrivals must complete the online customs/migration form and present a QR code, a recent procedural requirement.

Medium

/05

Officer discretion on stay length

The 90-day period is not guaranteed; the immigration officer decides the exact number of days granted.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Canada to Honduras route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for Canadian ordinary passport holders (90 days, CA-4) against the Honduran Embassy in Canada and the Government of Canada travel advisory. Canada's exemption remains in effect despite the UK losing its exemption in August 2024.

/09 — The questions