U.S. Embassy in Honduras

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.

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.

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.