Passports

General Information

• Please fill out all forms in black ink.
• Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by both parents. Child’s birth certificate (original) and Parents’ identification (original) is required. If only one parent is present in Honduras, a notarized written authorization in English from the other parent is required. If both parents are out of the country, a notarized written authorization in English from both parents is required.
• Parents are encouraged to bring their passports showing their travel to the U.S. and return.
• Fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Lempiras. Credit cards are acceptable at the Embassy only. Personal checks are not acceptable. The passport fee is non-refundable.
• The Consul may require documentation in addition to suggested items listed below. In this case, the applicant has 90-days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be abandoned and sent to the U.S. State Department.
• Applicants may pay a fee of 140.00 Lempiras Cargo Expresso for passport delivery.
• For information on special circumstances check our website at http://honduras.usembassy.gov or contact the Consulate at 238-5114, Extension 4400.

Requirements for First Time Applicants

1. Evidence of U.S. citizenship. The most common evidence of citizenship is a birth certificate (original or certified copy) or naturalization certificate.
2. Proof of identity. The most common are driver’s license, previous passports, school identification card, school diploma, residency card or any other document with name and picture. If the applicant is a minor, family photographs of the child in the United States should be presented.
3. Three (3) passport photos, 2”x 2” on a white background. Instant photos are not acceptable.
4. Immigration movement (movimiento migratorio) from the Honduran immigration office.
5. Fee of $97 for adults (16 and older) and $82 for children.
6. For applications for children under 14 years old please read the general information.

Requirements for Renewing a Passport

1. Your current passport. If your current passport is unavailable please read the instructions for lost or stolen passport.
2. Three (3) passport photos, 2”x 2” on a white background. Instant photos are not acceptable.
3. Fee of $67 for adults, $82 for children and $97.00 for those adults (16 and older) whose previous passport had a validity of 5 years.
4. Family photographs should be submitted to establish the growth of minor children. These photos should range between the age in which their previous passport was issued up to their current age.
5. For applications for children under 14 years old please read the general information.

Requirements for Replacing a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Passport

1. Evidence of U.S. citizenship. The most common evidence of citizenship is a birth certificate (original or certified copy), previous U.S. passport, or naturalization certificate.
2. Proof of identity. The most common are driver’s license, previous passports, school identification card, school diploma, residency card or any other document with name and picture. If the applicant is a minor, family photographs of the child in the United States will have to be presented.
3. Three (3) passport photos, 2”x 2” on a white background. Instant photos are not acceptable.
4. Immigration movement (movimiento migratorio) from the Honduran immigration office.
5. Fee of $97 for adults (16 and older) and $82 for children
6. For applications for children under 14 years old, please read the general information.