Appointment at the Honduran Consulate: How to Schedule It Online (2026)

✅ What the consular appointment is and what it is for

The consular appointment is the time slot used by most Honduran consulates to organize service for different procedures. In the United States, there is no single booking portal for every office: your consulate may direct you to ACOS or CitaConsular. Houston is a current exception because it serves visitors without appointments and in order of arrival.

With an appointment you can process, among others, the following services:

• Honduran passport (first issuance or renewal).
• Civil registry (births, marriages, deaths) and proof of life.
• Notarial powers and legalizations.
• Identification and specific certificates depending on the consulate.

Prerequisites

Before entering the appointment platform, prepare the following:

• Identification document (Honduran DNI or passport). If renewing, have your previous passport.
• Complete personal details: names, surnames, place and date of birth.
• Active email address for confirmations or notices generated by the system.
• Address and phone number of the country where you reside.
• Payment information for the consular service, if required. Booking the appointment itself is free; official service fees are separate.
• Digital files (PDF/JPG) when the system requests uploads.

Important: Requirements may vary depending on the consulate and the service. Always check your consulate’s instructions before confirming.

Which system each consulate uses

The Embassy of Honduras in the United States sends applicants to a different booking system depending on the consular office. Identify your location before entering personal information. ACOS and CitaConsular are both still used by different offices.

Scheduling an appointment is free. A consular service may have its own official fee, but you should not pay a third party to obtain an appointment. Use the official portals and confirm the correct office before submitting personal information.

If your consulate is not listed

1. First check the Embassy of Honduras appointment page, which provides the current booking link for each office.
2. If your office does not appear in the system you opened, check the other official portal. Do not assume that ACOS or CitaConsular has replaced the other.
3. Before booking, verify the city, requested service, and any office-specific notice.

How to schedule the appointment online (step by step)

The screens differ between ACOS and CitaConsular, but the basic process is similar. First confirm which system your consulate uses, then follow the options shown by that portal.

1. Confirm the system used by your consulate

   Find your office on the Embassy’s official appointment page and open the assigned link: ACOS or CitaConsular. If you are using the Houston consulate, review its current walk-in instructions first.

2. Identify yourself in the portal

   Complete the identification or sign-in steps requested by the platform. Use an email address you check regularly and verify a code if the system requires one.

3. Select consulate and service

   Select the consulate that matches your service area and the service you need. Check the office name before continuing.

4. Fill out the form

   Enter your personal and contact details. Upload files if the portal requests them. Double-check for spelling errors.

5. Select available date and time

   The system will show available slots for that office and service. If no dates appear, check availability again later and confirm that you are using the correct portal.

6. Confirm the appointment

   Review the summary, consulate, date, and time. Accept terms and confirm.

7. Save the receipt

   Download the PDF or take a screenshot with your appointment number. Check your email for confirmation.

Confirmation, receipt, and reminders

After confirming, save the appointment receipt or number shown by the portal. The system may also send details by email. Keep the consulate name, date, time, and selected service available for appointment day.

If you expect a message and cannot find it, check your spam folder and return to the same portal to verify the booking status.

Changes, rescheduling, and cancellation

If you need to reschedule or cancel, return to the same system where you booked. Available options and change rules may differ between ACOS, CitaConsular, and the consular office.

• Reschedule: choose a new available date and confirm.
• Cancel: release your slot if you cannot attend, allowing others to book it.
• Missed appointment: if you arrive late or without documents, your slot may be voided.

Timelines, costs, and payment methods

Appointment and processing times vary by consulate and service. Booking the appointment is free. Any amount charged for a consular procedure is an official service fee, not a fee for reserving the appointment.

• Fees: check the current official amount for the service you need.
• Payment method: follow only the instructions published for your office and procedure.
• Receipts: keep payment proof until the process is fully completed.
• Third parties: do not pay anyone to obtain an appointment; official appointment scheduling is free.

Common errors and how to solve them

• No available slots: confirm that you selected the correct office and portal, then check availability again later.
• Email not received: check spam, correct your email, and request re-sending from your profile.
• File upload issues: check the file format and size stated by the platform before uploading again.
• Inconsistent data: enter your information exactly as it appears on your documents.
• Portal not loading: confirm that you are using the official address, then try another browser, device, or connection.
• Consulate not shown: check the Embassy appointment page and then the other official system because U.S. offices are divided between ACOS and CitaConsular.

Tips for the day of the appointment

• Arrive 15–20 minutes early with originals and copies.
• Verify the consulate’s address and entry instructions beforehand.
• If bringing minors, confirm accompaniment requirements.
• Follow building security measures and staff instructions.
• Keep your appointment receipt and a valid ID readily accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact and useful links

• Official routing by office: check the Embassy of Honduras appointment page.
• ACOS: asuntosconsulares.inm.gob.hn.
• CitaConsular: Consular Services System.
• Announcements and updates: check recent communications about schedules, closures, or mobile consular days.
• Support email: use the help contact provided by the portal if you experience issues with your appointment.

Note: Procedures and fees may change in 2026. Confirm current instructions with your consulate before attending.

Sources

• Embassy of Honduras in the United States — Schedule a Consular Appointment: provides the booking link assigned to each consular office.
• Embassy of Honduras in the United States — Consulate General in Houston: states that service is provided without appointments and in order of arrival.
• Honduran Foreign Ministry — CitaConsular: official portal used by several U.S. offices.
• ACOS — Consular Affairs: official platform linked by the Embassy for other consular offices.