Travel advice for Honduras.

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

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in US Dollar (USD)

  • Change cash in local currency

Local currency / ISO Code

Lempira HNL

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 7 h / - 8 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

Spanish

Capital

Tegucigalpa

Country code for calling Switzerland

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

Voltage

110/120 volt / adapter required

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.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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