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Honduras

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
61,729
Top destination, 2023
Spain
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
78,717
UK visas issued, 2025
1,319
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
1.3%
NationalityHNISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Honduras need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 30 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Honduras move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. Spain32,357
  2. United States14,940
  3. Mexico12,522
  4. Germany540
  5. Italy486
  6. Canada430
  7. Switzerland75
  8. Chile69
  9. Japan66
  10. Belgium46
  11. France41
  12. Netherlands34
  13. Austria17
  14. Finland14
  15. South Korea12

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

34k67k200020032006200920122015201820212023
34k67k2000200420082012201620202023
Data table
20006,741
20017,438
20027,532
20035,937
20047,870
200510,206
200615,101
200716,996
200812,356
200912,134
201013,667
201114,593
201213,701
201316,745
201417,187
201519,865
201627,717
201733,294
201841,971
201949,792
202035,794
202143,921
202267,037
202361,729
Share going to the top destination
52.4%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Honduras who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. United States934,727
  2. Spain218,548
  3. Mexico166,398
  4. Nicaragua13,606
  5. El Salvador12,039
  6. Belize10,835
  7. Guatemala9,924
  8. Canada9,817
  9. Costa Rica5,682
  10. Italy4,756
  11. Panama2,741
  12. Cayman Islands2,234

Living abroad by year

699k1.4M19901995200020052010201520202024
699k1.4M19902000201020202024
Data table
1990157,813
1995235,452
2000316,051
2005456,501
2010604,765
2015751,534
20201,060,598
20241,397,584
Living abroad, 2024
1,397,584
Change since 2000
+342.2%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
66.9%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Honduras by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B266,140
  2. H2B7,782
  3. H2A1,088
  4. C1/D837
  5. F1709
  6. J1424
  7. A2398
  8. K1161
  9. H1B146
  10. E294

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

43k86k201720182019202020212022202320242025
43k86k20172019202120232025
Data table
201733,930
201836,515
201929,714
202020,867
202128,914
202246,611
202385,892
202478,368
202578,717
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR12,159
  2. IR2883
  3. IR5881
  4. FX705
  5. F1442
  6. F2B367
  7. F4277
  8. F2A211
Immigrant visas, FY2025
6,353
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
87
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Honduras who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Honduras with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

8,62517k2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
8,62517k201520172019202120232024
Data table
20159,270
201613,300
201711,390
201813,790
201915,900
20208,280
202110,120
202217,100
202314,140
202417,250
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens10,180
  2. Employment-based preferences2,630
  3. Refugees and asylees1,780
  4. Family-sponsored preferences1,590
  5. Other classes1,080
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Seasonal non-agricultural workers (H-2B)7,360
  2. Seasonal agricultural workers (H-2A)1,240
  3. Specialty occupations (H-1B)680
  4. Spouses and children620
  5. Intracompany transferees (L-1)590
  6. Other temporary workers430
  7. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)210
  8. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)100
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Honduras)
17,250
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Honduras)
9,310
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
345,480
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Honduras (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Honduras (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor1,197
  2. Other57
  3. Family39
  4. Work14
  5. Study12

Visas issued by year

6781,356201020122014201620182020202220242025
6781,356201020132016201920222025
Data table
201047
201148
201247
201345
201448
201557
201663
201762
201861
201976
202041
202163
202274
2023823
20241,356
20251,319
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
10
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Honduras, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202574030028545020
202466033530546030
202364041542544030
20225801903803705
202153020527542535
202045012510020520
201938510515532520
201839510518039020
20173406013038025
2016295401303600
2015370406042510
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Honduras, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

242006–072008–092011–122013–142015–162017–182021–222023–242025–26
242006–072010–112013–142016–172021–222024–252025–26
Data table
2006–072
2007–083
2008–094
2010–111
2011–124
2012–131
2013–142
2014–153
2015–161
2016–172
2017–181
2018–192
2021–221
2022–231
2023–244
2024–251
2025–263
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Core Skills3
Granted, 2025–26
3
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Honduras living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

871732012201420162018202220242025
871732012201420162018202220242025
Data table
2012131
2013136
2014137
2015148
2016173
2017167
2018143
2019148
2022158
2023160
2024160
2025160
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Permanent Resident79
  2. Spouse or Child of Japanese National31
  3. Student17
  4. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services12
  5. Long-Term Resident8
  6. Professor3
  7. Designated Activities2
  8. Dependent2
  9. Religious Activities2
  10. Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident2
Residents, December 2025
160
In work-related statuses
19
Share in work-related statuses
11.9%
Students
17
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Honduras

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Honduras, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
Spain636200.0%
Germany141317.1%

Applications by year

42842009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
4284200920122015201820212024
Data table
200972
201084
201174
201267
201353
201457
201560
201659
201735
201843
201961
202011
202113
202233
202362
202477
Refusal rate, 2024
1.3%
Refusal rate, 2019
0.0%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Honduras in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family8,974
  2. Work7,349
  3. Other reasons3,470
  4. Education2,429
First permits by country
  1. Spain20,821
  2. Italy544
  3. Germany441
  4. France133
  5. Portugal57
  6. Switzerland40
  7. Netherlands30
  8. Belgium23
  9. Ireland17
  10. Norway15
  11. Denmark14
  12. Sweden13
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card63
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)50
  3. Researchers7
  4. Other paid activities7,229
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
127
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
15,820
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
1,873
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
915
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
85,962
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
10,250
Changed status into work, 2025
988
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
529
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Honduras in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark20251466110
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025716
Austria20251266
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Honduras

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Honduras, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Argentina1——
Brazil1——
Chile1——
China1——
Colombia1——
Costa Rica1——
Ecuador1——
El Salvador1——
France1——
Germany1——
Japan1——
Mexico1——
Palestine1——
Panama1——
Peru1——
South Korea1——
Spain1——
Taiwan1——
Countries
18
Missions
18
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Honduras, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

5,96412k2000200320062009201220152018202120242025
5,96412k200020052010201520202025
Data table
2000474
2001610
2002801
2003865
20041,169
20051,805
20062,358
20072,614
20082,821
20092,477
20102,618
20112,811
20122,920
20133,098
20143,370
20153,666
20163,864
20174,323
20184,777
20195,401
20205,589
20217,203
20228,485
20238,968
20249,520
202511,927
Remittances received, 2025
US$11,927 million
Share of GDP, 2025
30.1%
Average cost of sending US$200 to Honduras, 2023
2.6%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Honduras

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Honduras → Spain
  • Honduras → United States
  • Honduras → Mexico
  • Honduras → Italy
  • Honduras → Canada
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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