Consulate of Honduras [Houston, Texas, USA]

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Visit the Houston Consulate

1. Check the current service notice. Houston currently operates without appointments and serves visitors in order of arrival. Check the official Houston consulate page before traveling in case the instructions have changed.
2. Check the requirements for your service. Passport, civil registry, notarial, visa, and other procedures do not use the same document list.
3. Bring the required original documents. The official Houston page states that consular procedures are personal and in person and that original documents must be presented.
4. Confirm the applicable fee and payment instructions. Prepare payment only after checking the current amount and method for your procedure.
5. Plan to arrive with enough time. Because visitors are served in order of arrival, waiting time can vary depending on the number of people present that day.
6. Keep your receipts and documents. Follow any instructions provided for delivery, pickup, or later processing.

Public Opinions and Visitor Experiences

Visitor experiences can provide practical context, but service volume and waiting times may change from one day to another.

• Preparation: arriving with complete original documents can help prevent an unnecessary second visit.
• Waiting time: because Houston currently operates on a first-come, first-served basis, the length of a visit can depend on daily demand.

Public reviews do not replace requirements or service instructions published by Honduran authorities.

Lost Passport and Urgent Travel

1. If your passport is lost or stolen, make a report with the local police where the loss occurred and keep a copy of the report.
2. Check the current requirements for obtaining a replacement passport because additional documents may be requested depending on the circumstances.
3. If you need to travel urgently without a valid passport, ask the consulate whether a salvoconducto or another applicable travel document is available for your situation.
4. Prepare the identification, citizenship, and travel documents required for that procedure.

Requirements depend on the documents you have available and the service requested. Check the current list before visiting.

Honduran Passports

Published consular fees for Honduran passport services in the United States include:

• 5-year passport: US$60.
• 10-year passport: US$75.
• Applicants under 21 may only request a passport valid for 5 years.
• Check the current payment instructions before visiting the office.

A valid Honduran identity document is one of the main documents used for passport procedures. Applicants without the required identification may need additional documents, including a Honduran birth certificate or other official identification.

Houston currently does not require a prior appointment to enter the consulate under its published walk-in service method. Visitors are served in order of arrival. Do not apply this rule automatically to other Honduran consulates in the United States.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Passport

Additional documentation may be required when a passport has been lost, stolen, or damaged. Check the current instructions for your circumstances before visiting the consulate.

Passports for Applicants Under 21

Applicants under 21 have additional requirements. The presence or authorization of parents or legal representatives may be required depending on the case. Different rules can apply when one parent is unavailable, deceased, or when another person has legal parental authority.

Civil Registry and Consular Documents

Birth Registration and Certification

Birth-related procedures may require the parents’ identification and the original birth certificate issued in the place where the birth occurred. Requirements can differ depending on which parents appear on the record.

Marriage Registration and Certification

Marriage-related procedures generally require valid identification and the original marriage certificate issued where the marriage took place. Additional identification may be required when one spouse is not Honduran.

Death Registration and Certification

The applicant should prepare valid identification, the original death certificate, and available Honduran documents belonging to the deceased person. Further registration steps may apply in Honduras.

Notarial Services and Other Consular Documents

Powers of attorney, authorizations, sworn declarations, authentications, and other consular acts have separate document and fee requirements. Check the specific service before visiting.

Consular Fees and Payment

The amount charged depends on the consular service requested. Check the current fee and payment instructions before purchasing a Money Order or preparing another form of payment.

Current consular fees can be reviewed through CONMIGHO – Consular Fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment at the Honduran Consulate in Houston?

Not under the service method currently published. The official Embassy of Honduras page states that the Houston consulate serves visitors without appointments and in order of arrival.

Does the walk-in rule apply to every Honduran consulate in the United States?

No. The current walk-in instruction applies specifically to Houston. Other offices may require an appointment through CitaConsular or ACOS.

What documents are required to renew a passport?

Requirements depend on the applicant’s age, available Honduran identification, and individual circumstances. Check the official requirements before visiting and bring the required original documents.

Do I need two passport photos for an ordinary passport renewal?

Do not add passport photos to your document list unless the instructions for your procedure request them. Some other travel or consular documents may require photographs.

Can the consulate issue a passport for a minor?

Yes. Applicants under 21 can only obtain a 5-year passport and must meet additional requirements involving identification and parental or legal authorization.

What payment methods are accepted?

Check the current instructions for the specific service before visiting because the required amount and payment method depend on the procedure.

What should I do if I lost my passport?

Prepare documentation related to the loss or theft and check the current requirements for a replacement passport before going to the consulate.

Is there a document for urgent travel?

Honduras provides a salvoconducto for certain situations. Review the current requirements and ask the consulate whether it applies to your circumstances.

Before Visiting the Consulate

• Use the complete address: 9800 Centre Parkway, 5th Floor, Suite 530, Houston, TX 77036.
• Remember that Houston currently operates without appointments and on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Check recent official notices before leaving home.
• Bring the original documents required for your procedure.
• Confirm the fee and payment method before preparing payment.
• Check for schedule changes, holidays, or special consular service days.
• If using public transportation, check current METRO Houston routes and schedules before traveling.

Contact and Consular Assistance

For questions related to the Houston office, use the official email consulado.houston@sreci.gob.hn or call +1 (346) 352-3176.

Do not send passwords, complete bank card numbers, or security codes through email or social media.

Official Sources

• Embassy of Honduras in the United States – Consulate General of Honduras in Houston — current address, phone number, email, and the walk-in, first-come service notice.
• Embassy of Honduras in the United States – Consular Appointments — shows Houston separately while other consulates are directed to their applicable appointment systems.
• CONMIGHO – Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs — official consular information for Hondurans abroad.
• Honduran Consular Fees — published fees for consular services.

Last verified: October 11, 2026. For a specific visit, follow the current instructions published by the Consulate General of Honduras in Houston and the Embassy of Honduras in the United States.