Maximum Alerts / Honduras
Level published by the State Department on 24.08.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Honduras — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 3/4 ("Reconsider Travel"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
1 event in progress3 recorded incidents (UCDP)hover, click to open it in the briefing
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
Country dial code: +504
OpenStreetMap list read on 16.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
near Calle Yuscarán
gynaecology;biology;ophthalmology;paediatrics;dermatovenereology
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-12:00
near Paseo Gaviota
Paseo al Picacho
Calle Paris Tegucigalpa
Segunda Entrada Kenedy
near Bulevar Comunidad Económica Europea
near Paseo Primavera
near 2a Avenida Este
Tegucigalpa
near Bulevar Fuerzas Armadas
Calle Orense
near 14 Calle
Bulevar Suyapa Tegucigalpa
Bulevar Suyapa Tegucigalpa
6ta Avenida
near 10a Calle
9na calle comayaguela Tegucigalpa
near 10a Calle
Boulevard Fuerzas Armadas Tegucigalpa
3ra Av. Comayaguela Comayaguela
3ra Av. Comayaguela Comayaguela
6ta Ave. Comyaguela Comayaguela
Blv Santa Fe Comayaguela
near Bulevar Miraflores
Avenida Cabañas
near Calle Alfonso Guillén Zelaya
Boulevard Centroamerica Tegucigalpa
near Transversal S
3ra Av. Comayaguela Comayaguela
near Bulevar Comunidad Económica Europea
near Avenida Santa Cristina
near 7a Calle
Ave. Luis Bogran
near Bulevar Comunidad Económica Europea
near República de Corea
Tegucigalpa
near 1a Calle B
near Avenida 27
near 4a Calle
Paseo San Francisco
near Bulevar Juan Pablo II
Boulevard Centroamerica Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
near 4a Avenida
near Avenida Biblioteca
Circuito Choluteca Tegucigalpa
near Vía BTR
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
near Calle Ocotepeque
near Bulevar Suyapa
near Paseo República de Panamá
near Paseo República de Panamá
Avenida Copán, Calle Hibueras Tegucigalpa
2301 Calle República del Brasil
Bulevar Francisco Morazán Tegucigalpa
Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00
2301 Calle República de Brasil
Calzada República de Paraguay Tegucigalpa
Calle Republica de Ecuador Tegucigalpa
near Calle Margarita
near Calle Margarita
near Bulevar Comunidad Económica Europea
near Bulevar Comunidad Económica Europea
Tegucigalpa
Calle Virtudes Tegucigalpa
near Calzada Terencio Sierra
near Bulevar Fuerzas Armadas
near Calle Buenos Aires
near Avenida España
near Calle Principal
near Paseo El Picacho
near Paseo El Manchén
near Avenida Principal El Hato
near 24 Calle
near 24 Calle
16 calle comayaguela Tegucigalpa
near Bulevar Fuerzas Armadas
near Bulevar Fuerzas Armadas
near Circuito Tiloarque
near Avenida Juan Ramón Molina
near Bulevar Kuwait
near Avenida El Dorado
near Avenida La Merced
near Avenida La Merced
near Calle Salvador Corleto
near Avenida La Merced
near Sendero Castillo Barahona
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 1.1 · 10-17 2.7 · 10-18 1.9 · 10-19 1.8 · 10-20 2.2 · 10-21 2.7 · 10-22 1.1 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The same events as on the country map, from the closest to Tegucigalpa to the farthest — all are pinned on the map above (zoom out). Each card carries its source.
3 incidents recorded in the country, all pinned on the map above (zoom out) — the 3 closest to Tegucigalpa are listed here, nearest first.
Source: UCDP — GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv. Closed period, Clear coding, precise location.
No news located around Tegucigalpa in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Honduras. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Honduras. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Honduras.
CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Honduras take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are sometimes found in Honduras. Rabies is also present in bats. If rabies exposures occur while in Honduras, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Consider getting a typhoid vaccine if you might: Travel to areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water, including rural areas Spend a long time in Honduras, such as a month or more Visit friends or relatives Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required. Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers 1–60 years old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 3 Updated April 23, 2025 See footnotes
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Moderate incidence: nothing special for a short stay.
Coverage too low to stop the virus circulating: check your two MMR doses before leaving.
Very low or no transmission.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
En dehors des grandes villes, les soins médicaux ne sont pas assurés. Les hôpitaux exigent un paiement d’avance (argent liquide ou carte de crédit) avant de commencer un traitement. En cas de maladie ou de blessure grave, il faut se faire soigner à l'étranger. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N'oubliez toutefois pas que l'importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l'importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
La dengue sévit au Honduras, notamment dans les départements suivants : District central (Tégucigalpa), Choluteca, San Pedro Sula, Comayagua, Santa Barbara et Tocoa. Le risque est élevé tout au long de l’année. Les zones de plus forte incidence sont les plus grands centres…
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
La maladie de Chagas est une infection due à un parasite transmis principalement par la piqûre d’insectes appelés triatomes. Elle évolue en deux phases : une phase aiguë, souvent asymptomatique ou avec des symptômes bénins comme fièvre, fatigue, et œdème de la paupière ou une lésion cutanée au site de la piqûre (chagome), puis une phase chronique qui peut rester silencieuse ou entraîner des complications graves des années plus tard. Ces complications touchent principalement le cœur, le système digestif et plus rarement le système nerveux. La maladie peut aussi se transmettre lors de transfusion, de transplantation ou de façon congénitale. Le traitement repose sur la prise d’antiparasitaire surtout à la phase aiguë. Les mesures de prévention individuelle consistent principalement à se protéger contre les piqures d’insectes et à éviter les logements ruraux précaires.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur et le site de l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
La lèpre, ou maladie de Hansen, est une infection chronique due à une bactérie et qui atteint principalement la peau et les nerfs périphériques. La transmission se fait par des contacts prolongés et rapprochés avec une personne infectée et non traitée, via ses sécrétions nasales. L’incubation est longue, souvent de plusieurs années. Les symptômes incluent des lésions cutanées, une perte de sensibilité, des troubles de motricité et des déformations. Le traitement efficace existe et permet la guérison.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site de l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé et le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
Les autorités sanitaires du Honduras ont recensé des cas de lèpre dans le sud du pays, plus précisément dans les départements de Valle et de Choluteca.
La…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Honduras including:
- Zika virus
- malaria and dengue
- yellow fever
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Honduras. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .
Tap water is not generally safe to drink, but bottled water is cheap and widely available.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
You cannot use British-issued prescriptions in Honduras. To find a pharmacy (‘farmacia’) look for one of the big national chains such as Farmacias Siman, Farmacias Kielsa or Farmacia El Ahorro.
State-funded hospitals are underfunded and medicines are in short supply. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation. Always carry evidence of your insurance. Use private clinics where possible, though these are only available in major towns.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Honduras where some staff will speak English.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
The country is not uniform: 8 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
“(France Diplomatie)”: the level comes from its text, in French, quoted below region by region.
part of the region is advised against; check the exact address against the official text below, and record the decision in writing. The areas quoted without a region (border, routes, localities) call for the same decision.
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le département d’Atlantida, La Ceiba, troisième métropole du Honduras (taux de criminalité également extrêmement élevé) ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le département de Colón, la région du Bajo Aguán, où la violence endémique a pour origine un conflit foncier aggravé désormais par des trafics en tout genre ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
les départements de Yoro, de Santa Bárbara et d’Ocotepeque (criminalité en augmentation).
France Diplomatie (in French)
le département d’Olancho, principalement le long de l’axe Juticalpa-Catacamas (CA-5), et certaines localités comme San Francisco (présence accrue de narcotrafiquants) ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
les départements de Yoro, de Santa Bárbara et d’Ocotepeque (criminalité en augmentation).
France Diplomatie (in French)
les départements de Yoro, de Santa Bárbara et d’Ocotepeque (criminalité en augmentation).
France Diplomatie (in French)
les départements de Francisco Morazán (surtout l’aire périurbaine de Tégucigalpa et le centre-ville) et de Cortés (en premier lieu les agglomérations de San Pedro Sula et Puerto Cortés : taux de criminalité beaucoup plus élevé que la moyenne hondurienne) ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
les départements de Francisco Morazán (surtout l’aire périurbaine de Tégucigalpa et le centre-ville) et de Cortés (en premier lieu les agglomérations de San Pedro Sula et Puerto Cortés : taux de criminalité beaucoup plus élevé que la moyenne hondurienne) ;
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all but essential travel
within 20 km of the border with Guatemala, excluding: Copán Ruinas; El Florido border crossing; CA-11 Highway to El Florido border crossing
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all but essential travel
within 20 km of the border with El Salvador, excluding: CA-1 Highway to the El Amatillo border crossing; CA-4 Highway to the El Poy border crossing; RN-112 Highway between Palmerola airport and the municipality of El Amatillo
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (13.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (18.03.2026) · Natural Earth
Last change: This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with minor updates made throughout, including updated information on airport tax, crime and violent attacks against vehicles ('Safety and security' page).
Updated 24.08.2026
Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
U.S. government travel restrictions
Crime
In December 2022, the Government of Honduras declared a “State of Exception” in response to high levels of extortion and other crimes. The declaration remains in effect and has been modified to include more cities. It allows the police to suspend constitutional rights in 226 of the country’s 298 municipalities.
Terrorism
Given the high level of gang activity,…
Honduras: Drought - May 2026ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262026-08-25
Honduras: Floods - Jun 2025ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262025-07-11
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
10-16 1.1 · 10-17 2.7 · 10-18 1.9 · 10-19 1.8 · 10-20 2.2 · 10-21 2.7 · 10-22 1.1 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Over 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026, UCDP (Uppsala University) recorded 3 geolocated violent incidents in this country, for 4 documented deaths.
Most affected areas
Yoro department 2 · Cortés department 1
Most recent incidents
Source: UCDP Georeferenced Event Dataset (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), file GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv, CC BY 4.0 licence. We keep only incidents UCDP codes as "Clear" and whose location is precise enough to be placed — about 58% of the dataset. An incident may be revised, moved or withdrawn by UCDP in a later release: these figures describe a closed period, not a live situation.
Reading: The homicide rate is 52 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 7 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas are advised against except for imperative reasons.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 18.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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Une grande partie du territoire hondurien est concernée. Sont particulièrement signalés :
Sont compatibles avec le tourisme, sous réserve du respect des précautions énumérées plus bas :
L’ambassade de France au Honduras dispose de capacités limitées pour venir en aide aux Français en cas de crise . Les Français qui se rendent dans le pays sont responsables de leur propre sécurité. Ils sont invités à s’assurer qu’ils disposent de moyens nécessaires en cas de crise (vérifier les termes des contrats d’ assurance , s’assurer de disposer des moyens financiers nécessaires pour couvrir d’éventuels frais d’hospitalisation ou d’évacuation, etc.).
L’ambassade ne délivre pas de titres d’identité et de voyage. En cas de perte ou de vol de passeport , elle pourra néanmoins émettre un laissez-passer ( voir justificatifs demandés et tarifs sur le site internet de l’ambassade / rubrique passeport ). Ce titre d’urgence permet uniquement de se rendre en France, où il sera possible de faire renouveler le titre perdu ou volé. La section consulaire de l’ambassade de France au Guatémala est compétente pour toutes les autres démarches administratives concernant les Français résidents ou de passage au Honduras. Toutes les informations nécessaires sont disponibles sur le site de l’ ambassade de France au Guatémala et la rubrique Services aux citoyens de l’ambassade de France au Honduras .
En cas d’urgence pendant les heures de bureau, l’ambassade de France au Honduras peut être jointe au +504 31 48 66 32. En cas d’urgence en dehors de ces horaires, appeler l’ambassade de France au Guatémala au +502 52 02 20 22.
En cas d’incident grave dans le pays pendant son séjour, penser à rassurer ses proches.
Bien que les statistiques fassent apparaître une baisse du taux d’homicides de 86,6 à 37 pour 100 000 habitants entre 2012 et 2020, le Honduras demeure l’un des pays au monde où la criminalité est la plus forte.
La criminalité est souvent le fait de bandes (les « maras ») et liée au trafic de stupéfiants et aux extorsions de fonds. Ces dernières se manifestent par des agressions à main armée, y compris contre des véhicules, avec possibilité d’enlèvement. Si les Honduriens constituent la très grande majorité des victimes de ces modalités criminelles (prélèvement par les mareros de sommes importantes au titre de « l’impôt de guerre »), les étrangers, notamment Nord-Américains et Européens, facilement identifiables, ne sont pas épargnés. La délinquance augmente sensiblement pendant les périodes qui précèdent les fêtes de Noël et de Pâques.
En cas d’agression, il convient de :
Les agressions se font le plus souvent à main armée (armes à feu, 90 % ou arme blanche, 10 %).
Des agressions de plaisanciers, avec parfois mort d’homme, conduisent à rappeler que la plus extrême prudence doit être observée au large des côtes du Honduras. Ces attaques ont eu lieu sur le littoral caraïbe, dans le parc national de Punta Sal et à proximité, entre les ports de Tela et de La Ceiba (devenu un centre urbain de très grande criminalité). Elles sont cependant susceptibles de survenir n’importe où sur cette côte, peu fréquentée, sinon par les pirates et les narcotrafiquants. Le port de Puerto Cortés a été aussi signalé comme hébergeant une forte criminalité.
Début 2017, deux actes de piraterie à l’encontre de voiliers isolés ont été rapportés, dans les eaux territoriales honduriennes caribéennes aux abords des îles de la baie (Utila, Roatan et Guanaja).
Il est recommandé de :
Chaque année, la saison des pluies (en mai-juin et de septembre à novembre) entraîne des inondations près des cours d’eau, des glissements de terrain et des dégradations sur l’ensemble des voies de circulation du pays. Il est recommandé aux voyageurs de se renseigner avant tout déplacement sur la situation météorologique dans la région de destination.
Durant la saison cyclonique (septembre à novembre), il est conseillé aux personnes se trouvant au Honduras ou projetant de s’y rendre de suivre l’évolution des ouragans.
Consulter régulièrement les prévisions météorologiques du National Hurricane Center basé à Miami et se renseigner avant tout déplacement auprès du COPECO (Comisión Permanente de Contingencias) : informacion@mail.copeco.gob.hn .
Le Honduras présente un risque sismique modéré (le dernier séisme à Tégucigalpa remonte à 2009).
Pour les déplacements interurbains, il convient de préférer l’avion quand ce service existe, les lignes d’autobus et les taxis constituant, y compris de jour, une cible privilégiée pour les criminels. Le climat, la topographie (qualification spécifique requise pour les pilotes qui atterrissent à Tegucigalpa) et l’état des appareils sur certaines liaisons intérieures incitent à la vigilance.
L’état du réseau routier principal est moyen, voire médiocre. Les routes secondaires, quand ce ne sont pas des pistes de terre, présentent un revêtement irrégulier et de mauvaise qualité, avec des bas-côtés instables. La saison des pluies (mai-juin et septembre à novembre) constitue un facteur d’aggravation des difficultés récurrentes de circulation (chutes de pierres, glissements de terrain, etc.). La prudence est par ailleurs recommandée en raison de l’indiscipline dangereuse des conducteurs, dont il convient d’anticiper le comportement à chaque instant, et la présence imprévisible de piétons ou d’animaux sur les routes.
Dans les grandes villes, les agresseurs repèrent souvent leur victime en la suivant à motocyclette ou en voiture.
Il est vivement déconseillé de conduire de nuit (attaques, absence de signalisation et d’éclairage, présence de poids-lourds, de piétons et d’animaux sur les voies venant s’ajouter à la dangerosité de tels déplacements).
Pour tout trajet en voiture, il est par ailleurs recommandé de :
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Afin de minimiser les risques, les recommandations suivantes doivent être prises en compte.
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Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été entièrement révisés. L’évaluation de la situation reste valable de manière inchangée. (published 09.02.2026)
Une attention particulière doit être accordée à la sécurité personnelle. Le taux de criminalité est très élevé. La situation politique et sociale est très tendue. Ces tensions peuvent augmenter dans le contexte des élections. Avant, pendant et après les élections, il faut s'attendre à une augmentation des manifestations. Des affrontements violents avec les forces de sécurité ne peuvent pas être exclus. Lors des manifestations, troubles et grèves , il faut s’attendre à des barrages routiers, des pillages et des violences. Ces événements peuvent entraîner des perturbations du trafic, des retards ainsi que des difficultés d'approvisionnement en carburant. Les autorités imposent fréquemment l’état d’urgence et/ou un couvre-feu pour lutter contre les groupes criminels et en cas de troubles. Ces mesures peuvent être prises à court terme à l’échelle locale ou nationale. L'état d'urgence autorise les autorités, entre autres, à effectuer des perquisitions à domicile sans mandat, à restreindre la liberté de réunion ou de mouvement et à imposer des couvre-feux. L'armée et la police luttent contre le crime organisé. Des fusillades entre les forces de sécurité et des bandes de trafiquants de drogue ont lieu. Ils peuvent affecter également des personnes non impliquées. Si des grèves, troubles ou barrages routiers venaient à perturber le trafic, les personnes en voyage doivent se renseigner sur place sur les autres possibilités de déplacement ou attendre le cas échéant que la situation se normalise. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous au travers des médias et/ou par le biais d’une personne de contact locale sur la situation sécuritaire actuelle et les états d’urgence en vigueur. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales (par exemples couvre-feux), et restez en contact avec votre tour-opérateur. Tenez-vous à l'écart des manifestations de tout genre.
Le taux de criminalité est très élevé, en particulier dans la capitale Tegucigalpa ainsi qu'à San Pedro Sula et La Ceiba. Les bandes de jeunes (Maras) commettent des vols et des agressions à main armée , souvent avec violence . Les vols à la tire dans les transports publics sont fréquents et des agressions sur des bus touristiques ont été signalées. Les personnes victimes d'enlèvements express sont cambriolées et contraintes de retirer de l'argent liquide avec leur carte de crédit. Des agressions contre les minorités sexuelles ainsi que des délits sexuels se produisent. Il est notamment recommandé d'observer les mesures de précaution suivantes:
Des actes de piraterie se produisent parfois dans les eaux honduriennes. Des attaques contre les yachts sur la côte caraïbe (parc naturel de Punta Sal et ses environs, plages autour de Tela et La Ceiba ainsi que les petites îles) ne peuvent être exclues. Consultez les informations spécifiques : Risques maritimes et piraterie
Il faut s’attendre à des ouragans et des fortes pluies. Ces intempéries peuvent provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Le Honduras se situe dans une zone sismique. Outre les dévastations causées sur la terre ferme, les tremblements de terre et les éruptions volcaniques dans les Caraïbes ou dans le Pacifique peuvent provoquer des raz-de-marée. Centro de Estudios Atmosféricos, Oceanográficos y Sísmicos (CENAOS) de Honduras National weather service - Caribbean Tsunami Warning Program (CTWP) National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) – U.S. Tsunami Warning System Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.02.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This section has safety advice for regions of Honduras. It only covers regions where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .
Armed robbers have targeted travellers after they cross the Honduran border into El Salvador. It is often better to cross borders in the morning as they sometimes close in the early evening and remain closed at night.
There are unmarked minefields in and around the border with Nicaragua. Avoid walking on unmarked paths or off main roads in these areas.
The Bay Islands are generally safer than mainland Honduras, but there have been several attacks by criminals on visitors, including on the ferries to and from mainland Honduras. If you are visiting Roatán, travel with a reputable guide. If you are driving a car or scooter, avoid side roads in remote areas, which can be poorly maintained and unsafe during night time hours.
Take care on beaches in the north coast towns after dark.
There is a risk of criminal attacks and carjackings in and around Tela, La Ceiba, Trujillo and El Progreso.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Honduras, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Protests can happen anywhere in Honduras. Although normally peaceful, these can rapidly turn violent with a general breakdown in law and order, including looting. The police have frequently responded with tear gas and there have been deaths and injuries.
Although protests are normally restricted to the main cities (especially Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba), the authorities can set up roadblocks anywhere at short notice and these cause significant travel disruptions. Your travel plans may be affected at short notice.
It is illegal for foreigners to participate in political activities. If you take part in protests, you may be detained and deported. Avoid all demonstrations and protests and do not try to pass through blockades. Follow the advice of local authorities and your tour operator or airline and monitor local and social media.
Honduras has one of the highest violent crime rates in Latin America. Although most serious crime does not affect tourists, you could be caught up in incidents as they can happen anywhere and at any time, even in tourist areas.
Petty theft is a problem in cities and tourist areas, including the Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila, and Guanaja). Avoid walking around Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and other main towns and cities in mainland Honduras. Be particularly careful at bus stations, airports, isolated beaches, tourist sites and on public transport. Keep your valuables locked away in a safe if possible. Avoid displaying valuable items like jewellery, cameras, tablets, laptops, and mobile phones.
ATMs are available in the major towns. Check with your hotel which ATMs to use, especially in Roatán. It is safer to withdraw money from ATMs in shopping centres and to change money in hotels or banks. Check ATMs for evidence of tampering, although affected machines may not be easy to spot. Do not withdraw a lot of money at one time and avoid withdrawals at night.
People have been killed and injured resisting criminals. It is useful to carry a small amount of money to hand out if you’re robbed.
There have been violent attacks on people in cars and buses. Using a reputable tour company for longer journeys may reduce the risks, consider alternatives to public transport (buses). For shorter distances, use radio-dispatched taxis or hotel taxis. It is generally safer to travel on main roads between major cities and tourist destinations.
Take precautions such as:
Take care if you’re travelling alone. In remote areas it may be safer to travel with others or join a tour. Do not accept lifts from strangers or hitchhike.
There have been attacks on roads:
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Honduras - Level 3: Reconsider Travel 2026-08-24travel.state.gov ↗updated 24.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
U.S. government travel restrictions
Crime
In December 2022, the Government of Honduras declared a “State of Exception” in response to high levels of extortion and other crimes. The declaration remains in effect and has been modified to include more cities. It allows the police to suspend constitutional rights in 226 of the country’s 298 municipalities.
Terrorism
Given the high level of gang activity,…
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Avoid non-essential travel to the following areas due to gang-related violence, high crime rate, and civil unrest:
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 13:56 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences or heavy fines. Honduras is used as a drug trafficking hub between South and North America.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Honduran law prohibits the export of:
Disputes related to property acquisition or other investments are costly and take time to resolve. Many tourists have reported complications during real estate transactions in Honduras. If you plan on buying property, or making other investments in Honduras:
It’s illegal for foreigners to participate in local political activities, rallies or public demonstrations in Honduras. Political involvement may result in your deportation or expulsion.
Honduran law does not prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. However, same-sex couples are not legally recognized. 2SLGBTQI+ persons could be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. Avoid public displays of affection. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Honduras. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Honduras, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Honduran court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
You may drive in Honduras with your valid Canadian driver license for up to 3 months. At all times when driving, you must carry:
In the event of a car accident:
Failure to remain at the site may be considered an admission of guilt under Honduran law. However, some accidents may attract a crowd that could turn hostile. If you feel unsafe:
If you are involved in a road accident causing injuries, you may be temporarily detained, regardless of culpability. International Driving Permit
The currency in Honduras is the lempira (HNL). You cannot exchange Canadian dollars in Honduras. You can easily exchange U.S. dollars. ATMs are available in urban areas but not all foreign cards work at all ATMs or points of service. They may be rare in rural areas. A valid passport is required for all financial transactions.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 13:56 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Always carry photo ID. Carry a copy of the photo and visa pages of your passport with you. Leave the original in a safe place. Make sure you always have the documents for your hotel, car rental, tour or ticket reservations. Local authorities may stop you and ask for documents confirming your travel plans.
There are severe penalties for drug trafficking (15 to 20 years in prison and a very large fine) and drug use (from 3 to 9 months in a rehabilitation centre). Honduran prisons are overcrowded and violent.
Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal. There are no laws guaranteeing freedom from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. There is no recognition of same-sex marriage. People in the capital, Tegucigalpa, are largely tolerant of individuals’ personal lifestyles and accept small signs of affection between same-sex couples. There is a more conservative attitude outside the capital and showing affection in public is not recommended. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
US dollars are widely accepted for exchange and payment. It is difficult to exchange British pounds in Honduras.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Toute activité politique est interdite aux personnes de nationalité étrangère. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison. Les conditions de détention sont précaires: cellules surpeuplées, équipement sanitaire rudimentaires, criminalité et racket entre les personnes détenues, etc.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.02.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. High UV at midday: sun protection.
Reading 02:00 (America/Tegucigalpa)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: With 0.5 physicians per 1,000 people (89% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 249 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
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Les ressortissants français doivent être munis d’un passeport valable au moins 6 mois à la date d’entrée au Honduras.
La déclaration douanière de valeur doit être remplie en ligne sur le lien suivant : https://sisglobal.aduanas.gob.hn/Pe... .
Le Honduras est membre de l’accord de circulation C4, espace commun comprenant le Honduras, le Guatémala, le Nicaragua et le Salvador. La durée totale d’un séjour continu sans visa dans les 4 pays ne peut excéder 90 jours. Il est possible de prolonger son séjour au Honduras (90 jours maximum), en sollicitant une prorogation auprès de la Direction générale de l’immigration .
Le voyageur en provenance ou à destination d’un pays du C4 devra montrer son passeport et remplir le formulaire de la migration aux postes frontaliers honduriens.
Les voyageurs dont le séjour excède 90 jours se verront infliger une amende. Une fois l’infraction constatée, il est possible d’obtenir une prolongation unique de 30 jours en s’acquittant d’un droit de 20USD.
Une taxe d’aéroport d’environ 35 USD est incluse automatiquement dans le prix du billet de transport.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.02.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Honduras current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Honduras set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Honduran Embassy in the UK (Spanish language website).
To enter Honduras, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You must have a visa to visit Honduras.
However, passengers of cruise ships are permitted to enter Honduras under a “short pass”. This allows passengers to disembark during the hours the ship is docked in Honduras (usually less than a day). If passengers remain in Honduras beyond the hours of docking a visa will be required. Check with your cruise line or with your nearest Honduran Embassy for further information.
Find out how to apply for a Honduran visa (Spanish language website - with English instructions on visa application process) in London from the Honduran Embassy.
If you are not in the UK, contact the nearest Honduras Embassy for information and instructions about how to apply for a visa. You can also contact the National Institute of Migration (Spanish language website).
To work, study or for business travel, you must meet the Honduran government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the Honduran Embassy (Spanish language website).
If you overstay, you may get a fine that you must pay before you leave Honduras. For information on how to extend your stay or pay a fine, contact the National Institute of Migration (Spanish language website).
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
You will get a 30-day visit entry stamp in your passport when you arrive. Make sure the border control officer puts a stamp in your passport otherwise you may get a fine. If your passport is missing a stamp, return to the immigration desk immediately, or go to the National Institute of Migration in Tegucigalpa as soon as possible.
You can apply at an immigration office to extend your stay.
If you’re travelling through Honduras to another country (sometimes called ‘transiting’), you must follow Honduran entry requirements even if you do not pass through immigration. Contact the National Institute of Migration (Spanish language website) for information.
You can travel between Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador for up to 90 days without a visa. The CA-4 Agreement also includes Honduras, however British…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 24.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping, remains common. Express kidnappings can occur in urban areas.
What the texts say · There have been violent attacks on people in cars and buses.
What the texts say · The hurricane season in Honduras normally runs from May to November. The rainy season extends from May to November.
What the texts say · Always carry photo ID. There are severe penalties for drug trafficking (15 to 20 years in prison and a very large fine) and drug use (from 3 to 9 months in a rehabilitation centre).
What the texts say · Scammers often target foreign visitors and residents. Check ATMs for evidence of tampering, although affected machines may not be easy to spot.
What the texts say · Protests can happen anywhere in Honduras. Demonstrations occur regularly throughout the country and can be about a variety of political or economic issues.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:State Department ↗updated 24.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 24.08.2026 · read 28.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 13.10.2026 · read 28.09.2026)Foreign Office ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 29.07.2026 · read 28.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is 52 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 7 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
Hormis les grands axes, les routes sont souvent en mauvais état. Il est déconseillé de circuler de nuit en dehors des villes en raison des nombreux risques d'accident et d'agression. ll faut s’attendre à des coupures de courant de plusieurs heures. Les longues coupures de courant peuvent entraver ou interrompre le fonctionnement de l’ensemble des infrastructures. La qualité des mesures de sécurité et du matériel utilisé est très variable dans le domaine des sports à risque. Informez-vous de ce fait auprès des agences locales sur les mesures de sécurité, d’évacuation médicale bien organisée en cas d’accident et contrôlez le matériel de sport mis à disposition. Les points de passage des frontières peuvent être fermés à court terme, par exemple afin d’endiguer la propagation de maladies. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 09.02.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaNone of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.
List read from OpenStreetMap on 16.10.2026.
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — With 0.5 physicians per 1,000 people (89% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 249 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
5A Avenida 8-59 - Zona 14 - Edificio COGEFAR BP 971A, 01014 - Guatemala, Guatemala
+502 23 57 24 06 · France Diplomatie
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/informat ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
Numéro d'urgence: 911 Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional au Costa Rica Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse Honduras: Electronic Ticket portal for entering and leaving
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American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
Avenida Los Próceres, Tegucigalpa
+504 2236-9320
https://hn.usembassy.gov ↗updated 24.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 29.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police)
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | ¡Ayuda! |
| Call an ambulance! | ¡Llame a una ambulancia! |
| I need a doctor. | Necesito un médico. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | ¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano? |
| Call the police! | ¡Llame a la policía! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Soy alérgico (alérgica) a la penicilina. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Tengo un seguro médico internacional. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Quiero ponerme en contacto con mi embajada. |
| Please take me to this address. | Lléveme a esta dirección, por favor. |
| Do you speak English? | ¿Habla inglés? |
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Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
October 13, 2026 13:56 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 3/4 — Reconsider Travel, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 24.08 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 09.02 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 29.07 · read 15.10State Department · updated 24.08 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 29.07 · read 15.10State Department · updated 24.08 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: police 199 · ambulance 199 · fire 198
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
At today's level 3/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Tegucigalpa: 80 hospitals and clinics, 27 with a 24/7 emergency room, 40 pharmacies, 40 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 16.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 29.07 · read 15.10
0.5 physicians per 1,000 people (2020) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
31.4 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 13.10DFAE · updated 09.02 · read 15.10
8 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 29.07 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 29.07 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 09.02 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
Same advisory level: United Arab Emirates · Ethiopia · Saudi Arabia · Azerbaijan · Bahrain · Burundi
The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.
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