Honduras: do South Africans need a visa?
South Africans don't need a visa for Honduras.
Up to 90 days. CA-4 rule: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share one visitor period. The 90 days start when you first enter any of the four and do not restart when you cross between them. Leave the CA-4 area (for example to Belize, Mexico or Costa Rica) to start a new period. UK advice says first-entry stamps may be for 30 days, extendable at immigration offices.
Visa-free for South African passport holders (tourism and business).21
Before you travel
Length of stay
Up to 90 days. CA-4 rule: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share one visitor period. The 90 days start when you first enter any of the four and do not restart when you cross between them. Leave the CA-4 area (for example to Belize, Mexico or Costa Rica) to start a new period. UK advice says first-entry stamps may be for 30 days, extendable at immigration offices.321
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Purpose of visit
Tourism and business.1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Passport validity
How to apply
Where South Africans apply
Not published by official sources
Travel insurance
Not published by official sources
Return or onward ticket
Return or onward ticket required.4
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Proof of funds
Proof of sufficient funds required (amount not stated).1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Accommodation or invitation
Not published by official sources
Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa
Destination rule: a yellow fever certificate is needed only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission risk; South Africa is not a risk country. Return to South Africa: this country is not a yellow fever risk country, so no certificate is needed on return, unless you transited through a risk country (for example via Panama or South America) on the way.34
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Arrival forms
Online customs declaration with QR code before entry and departure. Airport departure tax US$40 to US$55, usually in the ticket; land border fee US$3 cash.3
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Extending your stay and overstaying
Transit
Not published by official sources
Travelling with children
UK advice: travellers aged 20 and under need notarised Spanish letters from any non-accompanying parent.3
Not yet confirmed by an official source
What changed
Sources
Other government
Official advice from other governments
- 3UK FCDO travel advice gov.uk
- 4US Department of State travel.state.gov
Reference
Used to find official sources, never the final word
- 2Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South African citizens en.wikipedia.org
Commercial
Visa agencies, law firms and travel companies
- 1The GSA, Honduras country guide (updated 23 Oct 2025) thegsa.co.za
Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.