Honduras Information FAQ > Pets

What is required to bring pets into Honduras?

According to the Honduran Embassy, you need a health certificate and USDA approval from a veterinarian, then you are supposed to take that to the nearest Honduran Embassy/Consulate for some sort of "authorization" stamp and of course a fee. In practice, what everyone I've heard of has done is to make sure all shots are up to date and the visit to the vet for the health certificate is ten days or less before you leave for your trip.

You need to check carefully with the airlines. During certain times of the year, they won't allow pets to be transported or they may limit your number of pets allowed.

There may be a small customs fee when you arrive and you may be required to have a local vet examine the animal for another small fee.

All pets should be given purified water, which you will be drinking as well, often from 5 gallon bottles. There may be other health issues for specific animals, like flea and tick prevention, or for cats and dogs, the absolute requirement of heart worm pills. Check with your vet for additional info.