Travel Authorization Letter to Honduras: 2026 Requirements
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Honduras is a very popular destination for the Honduran community living in the United States. Every year, thousands of families travel with their children to Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and other cities. What many don't know is that Honduras has specific regulations for the entry of minors without both parents.
If your child is traveling to Honduras without both parents present, you need to prepare a notarized travel authorization letter.
⚠️ Important notice: Multi Servicios 360 is a self-help document preparation software. We are not attorneys or licensed document preparers. This article is for informational purposes only. Consult the Honduran consulate or an attorney for your specific situation.
What does Honduras require?
Honduran legislation, specifically the Code of Childhood and Adolescence, establishes protections for minors at immigration checkpoints. The Honduran Institute for Children and the Family (IHNFA) and the General Directorate of Immigration oversee the entry and exit of minors from the country.
It is always recommended to carry a notarized authorization letter when a minor is not traveling with both parents, especially if they have dual citizenship or residency in Honduras.
Main airports
The requirement applies at all international airports in Honduras:
- •Toncontín International Airport (TGU) — Tegucigalpa
- •Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) — San Pedro Sula (the busiest)
- •Golosón International Airport (LCE) — La Ceiba
- •Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) — Roatán
What should the letter include?
The authorization letter for Honduras must contain:
Minor's information: full name, date of birth, passport number (US and Honduran if applicable), nationality. Authorizing parent/guardian's information: full name, Honduran identity number (if applicable) or US passport, address, contact phone number in the United States. Companion's information: full name, identity document, relationship to the minor. Travel details: departure and return dates, cities to be visited in Honduras, airline. Notarized signature: essential. Must be signed before a notary public.Special situations
Dual citizenship: If your child was born in Honduras or has a Honduran identity card, Honduran authorities may apply Honduran laws regardless of the US passport. Minor traveling without an adult companion: Some minors travel alone to visit grandparents or other relatives. In addition to the authorization letter, airlines have their own requirements for unaccompanied minors. Check with the airline in advance. Parents with custody order: If there is a judicial custody order, bring it with you translated into Spanish.Airlines with direct flights to Honduras
The main airlines connecting US cities with Honduras are Avianca, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines. Each airline has its own policies for minors — confirm requirements directly with the airline before traveling.
Prepare your document before traveling
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