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The American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa provides a wide range of services to U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Honduras. These include emergency services such as replacement of a stolen passport or disaster assistance.
The Department of State assists U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas and works to ensure their fair and humane treatment.
The Department of State helps the family and friends of U.S. citizens who die abroad. We inform the U.S. citizen’s next-of-kin of the death and we provide information on arrangements for local burial or the return of remains to the United States and on disposition of estates and personal effects. We also issue a Consular Report of Death Abroad, an official record of death.
The Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues works to resolve and prevent cases of international parental child abduction and to help children and families involved in abduction cases. For more information, see our international parental child abduction page on travel.state.gov.
The Department of State helps U.S. citizens who are victims of crime overseas. We connect crime victims with police and other services and provide information and resources to assist with physical, emotional, and/or financial injuries from crime.
If you know a U.S. citizen who has gone missing in Honduras, or are concerned about the welfare of a U.S. citizen in Honduras, the U.S. Embassy may be able to assist you in locating them. Honduras is a large country with often limited infrastructure, which can make finding individual persons difficult. Click here for help.
The Department of State assists U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas and works to ensure their fair and humane treatment.
The Department of State helps the family and friends of U.S. citizens who die abroad. We inform the U.S. citizen’s next-of-kin of the death and we provide information on arrangements for local burial or the return of remains to the United States and on disposition of estates and personal effects. We also issue a Consular Report of Death Abroad, an official record of death.
International Parental Child Abduction
The Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues works to resolve and prevent cases of international parental child abduction and to help children and families involved in abduction cases. For more information, see our international parental child abduction page on travel.state.gov.
The Department of State helps U.S. citizens who are victims of crime overseas. We connect crime victims with police and other services and provide information and resources to assist with physical, emotional, and/or financial injuries from crime.
If you know a U.S. citizen who has gone missing in Honduras, or are concerned about the welfare of a U.S. citizen in Honduras, the U.S. Embassy may be able to assist you in locating them. Honduras is a large country with often limited infrastructure, which can make finding individual persons difficult. Click here for help.
For inquiries on routine services like CRBA and notarial services, please contact our support center.

For inquiries on routine services like CRBA and notarial services, please contact our support center.

Please visit our U.S. Citizens Services Navigator to find the answer to your question or contact our customer service team.
U.S. citizens in need of emergency financial assistance while abroad should first attempt to contact their family, friends, banking institution, or employer. Our American Citizen Services unit can assist in this effort, if necessary.
Use a commercial money transfer service, such as Western Union or MoneyGram., to wire money overseas. Money transfer cost comparison tools online can help you identify the best option. The person receiving the money will need to present proof of identity such as a passport. Link text: Be wary of International Financial Scams.
When the commercial options listed above are not available or feasible, family or friends may send funds via the U.S. Department of State for delivery to a destitute U.S. citizen abroad at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The U.S. Department of State assesses a $30 fee to establish an account and transfer funds.
Destitute U.S. citizens may be eligible for a loan from the U.S. government to travel to the United States. Repatriation loans must eventually be paid back to the U.S. government. Your U.S. passports will be limited at the time the loan is issued and in most cases you will not be issued a new passport until the loan is paid in full. Contact us for more information.
U.S. citizens in need of emergency financial assistance while abroad should first attempt to contact their family, friends, banking institution, or employer. Our American Citizen Services unit can assist in this effort, if necessary.
Use a commercial money transfer service, such as Western Union or MoneyGram., to wire money overseas. Money transfer cost comparison tools online can help you identify the best option. The person receiving the money will need to present proof of identity such as a passport. Link text: Be wary of International Financial Scams.
Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State
When the commercial options listed above are not available or feasible, family or friends may send funds via the U.S. Department of State for delivery to a destitute U.S. citizen abroad at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The U.S. Department of State assesses a $30 fee to establish an account and transfer funds.
Destitute U.S. citizens may be eligible for a loan from the U.S. government to travel to the United States. Repatriation loans must eventually be paid back to the U.S. government. Your U.S. passports will be limited at the time the loan is issued and in most cases you will not be issued a new passport until the loan is paid in full. Contact us for more information.
Consular Affairs (CA) is the public face of the Department of State for millions of people around the world. We provide many services, and the most common are listed below.
U.S. Citizens overseas can renew passports, replace passports, or apply for new passports.
If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
If you are a U.S. dual citizen or U.S. citizen living outside of the United States, you can register with the Selective Service System.
If you live in Honduras and have questions about Social Security Administration (SSA) services, contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Costa Rica.
U.S. service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) may also be able to help veterans and beneficiaries with questions about benefits and services.
Office of Personnel Management deals with payments for annuitants covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) who are residing abroad. Our office will be happy to assist in providing forms, forwarding your claims, placing calls with the Office of Personnel Management, and following up with Office of Personnel Management when necessary. Will also assist with Direct Deposit issues and distribution of checks. For General Public Inquiries: Please call (202) 606-1800, or visit the Office of Personnel Management Website.
Depending on where you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. To start, complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) here. Print, sign, and return the FPCA to your local U.S. election office. Include your email address so election officials can reach you if there is a problem. If your state delivers ballots electronically by fax only, include your fax number. If you request electronic delivery and include your email address or fax number, you will receive your blank ballot 45 days before general and mid-term elections and generally 30 days before special, primary, and run-off elections for federal offices. We recommend completing a new FPCA each January, or when you move. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact usahonduras@state.gov or votetegucigalpa@state.gov.
If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
If you are a U.S. dual citizen or U.S. citizen living outside of the United States, you can register with the Selective Service System.
If you live in Honduras and have questions about Social Security Administration (SSA) services, contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Costa Rica.
U.S. service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) may also be able to help veterans and beneficiaries with questions about benefits and services.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Office of Personnel Management deals with payments for annuitants covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) who are residing abroad. Our office will be happy to assist in providing forms, forwarding your claims, placing calls with the Office of Personnel Management, and following up with Office of Personnel Management when necessary. Will also assist with Direct Deposit issues and distribution of checks. For General Public Inquiries: Please call (202) 606-1800, or visit the Office of Personnel Management Website.
Depending on where you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. To start, complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) here. Print, sign, and return the FPCA to your local U.S. election office. Include your email address so election officials can reach you if there is a problem. If your state delivers ballots electronically by fax only, include your fax number. If you request electronic delivery and include your email address or fax number, you will receive your blank ballot 45 days before general and mid-term elections and generally 30 days before special, primary, and run-off elections for federal offices. We recommend completing a new FPCA each January, or when you move. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact usahonduras@state.gov or votetegucigalpa@state.gov.
The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
Legal assistanceProvided in this link are a list of U.S. attorneys for those who need legal assistance.
Provided in this link are a list of resources for those who need medical assistance.
Honduras is not a party to any international convention or treaty on service of documents or obtaining evidence to which the United States is also a party. Therefore, judicial assistance is governed generally by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations to which the United States and Honduras are parties.
Please be advised that the U.S. Embassy is prohibited from providing legal advice or representation. Property disputes in Honduras are solely under the jurisdiction of Honduran civil courts, and the U.S. Embassy cannot provide legal counsel or intervene in the Honduran judicial process to influence the outcome of your dispute.
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa does not provide Authentication or Apostille services for documents issued in the United States or in Honduras. Please read on for information on where to obtain Apostilles in Honduras, or Authentications in the United States.
The Central American Minors (CAM) program was established to provide certain minors in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras the opportunity to be considered for refugee resettlement in the United States and to discourage those individuals from undertaking the dangerous journey to seek entry into the United States to join family members. Since the launch of the CAM program in December 2014, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has considered cases found ineligible for refugee status for the possibility of admission to the United States under parole. A Federal Register Notification (FRN) was made available for public viewing on August 15, 2017 that it will no longer consider parole as an option for admission under the CAM Program, and will rescind approvals for those conditionally approved for parole but who have not yet entered the United States. The official publication of the FRN is set for August 16, 2017.
Provided in this link are a list of U.S. attorneys for those who need legal assistance.
Provided in this link are a list of resources for those who need medical assistance.
Honduras is not a party to any international convention or treaty on service of documents or obtaining evidence to which the United States is also a party. Therefore, judicial assistance is governed generally by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations to which the United States and Honduras are parties.
Please be advised that the U.S. Embassy is prohibited from providing legal advice or representation. Property disputes in Honduras are solely under the jurisdiction of Honduran civil courts, and the U.S. Embassy cannot provide legal counsel or intervene in the Honduran judicial process to influence the outcome of your dispute.
Authentications and Apostilles
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa does not provide Authentication or Apostille services for documents issued in the United States or in Honduras. Please read on for information on where to obtain Apostilles in Honduras, or Authentications in the United States.
Central American Minors Program
The Central American Minors (CAM) program was established to provide certain minors in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras the opportunity to be considered for refugee resettlement in the United States and to discourage those individuals from undertaking the dangerous journey to seek entry into the United States to join family members. Since the launch of the CAM program in December 2014, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has considered cases found ineligible for refugee status for the possibility of admission to the United States under parole. A Federal Register Notification (FRN) was made available for public viewing on August 15, 2017 that it will no longer consider parole as an option for admission under the CAM Program, and will rescind approvals for those conditionally approved for parole but who have not yet entered the United States. The official publication of the FRN is set for August 16, 2017.
The United States is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention, an international treaty which seeks to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and that safeguards are in place for their protection. All adoptions in another country must take place according to both U.S. and local laws for the adopted child to be eligible to immigrate to the United States. You should work with a U.S. adoption service provider specifically authorized to facilitate intercountry adoption. You can find more information about authorized adoption service providers and the intercountry adoption process at travel.state.gov and are invited to direct questions to Adoption@state.gov.
Apply for your child’s Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) if you are a U.S. citizen or national, and your child was born in a foreign country.
A child born outside the United States may be a U.S. Citizen at birth if one or both parents meet the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sections 301 or 309. A major requirement is that at least one parent must be a U.S. citizen at the time of the child’s birth. Either parent may apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA) on behalf of their minor child. The CRBA documents the child’s U.S. citizenship.
U.S. embassy and consulate personnel cannot perform marriages. Depending on the local law, civil or religious officials generally perform marriages. If your marriage overseas was performed in accordance with local law, it is valid in the country where it took place. Whether your marriage is recognized elsewhere depends on the laws of that place.
If you get married abroad and need to know if your marriage will be recognized in the United States and what documentation may be needed, contact the office of the Attorney General of your state of residence in the United States.
Learn more about U.S. adoption procedures and Honduran adoption regulations. The page also references the The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, which came into force for the United States on April 1, 2008. Find more information related to that via the link below.
In order to qualify for certain classes of visas, an applicant is required to demonstrate to the Consular Officer that he or she has a blood relationship with the Petitioner or Principal Applicant. One way to demonstrate this relationship is through DNA testing. DNA testing is optional. In some cases, it can be useful to prove the existence of a biological relationship in the absence of other sufficient proof of relationship. If you elect to seek DNA testing, you must follow the procedures outlined here.
The United States is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention, an international treaty which seeks to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and that safeguards are in place for their protection. All adoptions in another country must take place according to both U.S. and local laws for the adopted child to be eligible to immigrate to the United States. You should work with a U.S. adoption service provider specifically authorized to facilitate intercountry adoption. You can find more information about authorized adoption service providers and the intercountry adoption process at travel.state.gov and are invited to direct questions to Adoption@state.gov.
Birth of U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizen Nationals Abroad
Apply for your child’s Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) if you are a U.S. citizen or national, and your child was born in a foreign country.
Consular Report of Birth Abroad for Applicants Over 18
A child born outside the United States may be a U.S. Citizen at birth if one or both parents meet the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sections 301 or 309. A major requirement is that at least one parent must be a U.S. citizen at the time of the child’s birth. Either parent may apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA) on behalf of their minor child. The CRBA documents the child’s U.S. citizenship.
U.S. embassy and consulate personnel cannot perform marriages. Depending on the local law, civil or religious officials generally perform marriages. If your marriage overseas was performed in accordance with local law, it is valid in the country where it took place. Whether your marriage is recognized elsewhere depends on the laws of that place.
If you get married abroad and need to know if your marriage will be recognized in the United States and what documentation may be needed, contact the office of the Attorney General of your state of residence in the United States.
Learn more about U.S. adoption procedures and Honduran adoption regulations. The page also references the The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, which came into force for the United States on April 1, 2008. Find more information related to that via the link below.
In order to qualify for certain classes of visas, an applicant is required to demonstrate to the Consular Officer that he or she has a blood relationship with the Petitioner or Principal Applicant. One way to demonstrate this relationship is through DNA testing. DNA testing is optional. In some cases, it can be useful to prove the existence of a biological relationship in the absence of other sufficient proof of relationship. If you elect to seek DNA testing, you must follow the procedures outlined here.
In an effort to bring its services closer to our fellow U.S. Citizens, the American Citizen Services Unit periodically conducts Consular Outreach Services. The Outreach Services accepts applications for U.S. passport issuance (new, renewal and amendment) and notarization of documents. In some cases, Outreach Services also accepts applications for Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
Provided in this link are answers to your most frequently asked questions. Secure answers to questions about passports, notarizing documents, and more.
U.S. citizens who feel as though they are in danger, have been directly threatened by a group or individual, or who have special security concerns, should consider hiring the services of a private security firm while they are in Honduras. The U.S. Embassy does not provide private security for individuals, companies, groups, or property.
The American Citizen Services unit is in the process of expanding the American Liaison Network of Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLV) in Honduras. To ensure that we are able to communicate as effectively as possible with U.S. citizens in the event of an emergency, we are looking for volunteers to serve as CLVs in various regions of Honduras. If you or someone you know may be interested, or you just want to learn more – let us know!
Get a rundown of what items are prohibited upon seeking entrance into the Embassy.
Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens
In an effort to bring its services closer to our fellow U.S. Citizens, the American Citizen Services Unit periodically conducts Consular Outreach Services. The Outreach Services accepts applications for U.S. passport issuance (new, renewal and amendment) and notarization of documents. In some cases, Outreach Services also accepts applications for Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
Provided in this link are answers to your most frequently asked questions. Secure answers to questions about passports, notarizing documents, and more.
U.S. citizens who feel as though they are in danger, have been directly threatened by a group or individual, or who have special security concerns, should consider hiring the services of a private security firm while they are in Honduras. The U.S. Embassy does not provide private security for individuals, companies, groups, or property.
American Liaison Network and Citizen Liaison Volunteers
The American Citizen Services unit is in the process of expanding the American Liaison Network of Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLV) in Honduras. To ensure that we are able to communicate as effectively as possible with U.S. citizens in the event of an emergency, we are looking for volunteers to serve as CLVs in various regions of Honduras. If you or someone you know may be interested, or you just want to learn more – let us know!
Items Prohibited in the Embassy
Get a rundown of what items are prohibited upon seeking entrance into the Embassy.
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