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Verified June 2026

Do Hondurans need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Honduran citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Hondurans will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Honduras's citizens travel visa-free to the Schengen area for short stays, which is exactly why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is an online authorisation linked to your passport, not a visa.

ETIAS does not change the 90/180 day rule for Hondurans; it is the authorisation you complete online before you board.

Passport requirements

Your Honduran passport must be valid for at least three months past your planned departure from Europe and issued within the previous 10 years. Like its CA-4 neighbours, Honduras's regional free-movement arrangement in Central America has no effect on the separate Schengen 90/180 count.

How Hondurans will apply

When ETIAS launches, Hondurans will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Hondurans to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Hondurans need ETIAS?

Yes. Honduran citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Hondurans will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Hondurans?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Hondurans need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Hondurans?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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