Honduras entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity

Central America-4 Border Control Agreement (CA-4)

Under the terms of the Central America-4 Border Control Agreement (CA-4), Canadian tourists may travel freely within any of the following CA-4 countries:

• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Nicaragua

You can travel between these countries for up to 90 days without having to undergo entry and exit formalities at border immigration checkpoints. However, 90 days are not automatically granted. The immigration officer at your first entry point into the CA-4 region will determine the exact length of your authorized stay.

You must still check in at immigration counters when you enter or exit these checkpoints.

Make sure you receive an entry or exit stamp in your passport each time you cross a checkpoint to avoid fines and problems with immigration authorities.

You may request an extension of up to 30 days. However, you must request this extension and pay the required fee at the National Migration Institute before your first authorized stay expires. Immigration authorities will determine the exact length of the extension.

You are authorized to stay in Honduras for a maximum of 120 days. Therefore, if you receive an extension in another CA-4 country that leads to a total authorized stay of less than 120 days, you may request another extension of up to 30 days in Honduras, as long as it does not exceed 120 days. Likewise, if you receive an extension in another CA-4 country that leads to a total authorized stay of more than 120 days, Honduras will only recognize the first 120 days.

Once your total authorized stay expires, you must either:

• change your migratory status
• leave the CA-4 region
• travel to El Salvador, where you may be granted a stay of up to 180 days

If you fail to do so, you will be fined and given 5 days to leave.

Once you leave the CA-4 region, you may attempt to return and restart the process without delay. However, the immigration officer could deny your re-entry.

If you get a new Canadian passport in Honduras, you do not need to obtain a new entry stamp from immigration authorities to exit the country, since your information is saved digitally upon arrival. However, you could encounter issues when travelling within the CA-4 region if you do not have proof of your entry stamp. To avoid problems, you should obtain a new entry stamp from immigration authorities before exiting the country and travelling within the CA-4 region.

Each CA-4 country interprets and enforces the agreement differently. Ensure you carefully read the Travel Advice and Advisories for each destination you plan on visiting before travelling.

National Migration Institute – Government of Honduras (Spanish only)

Entering by land

If you plan to enter by land, you need to pay 3 USD or the equivalent in lempiras.

Other entry requirements

Customs officials may ask you to show them:

• a return or onward ticket
• proof that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay