APPLYING FOR A U.S. PASSPORT

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Please fill out all forms in BLACK INK.
Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by both parents. Child's birth certificate and Parents' identification is required. If only one parent is present in Honduras, a written authorization from the other parent is required. If both parents are out of the country, a notarized written authorization from both parents is required.
Parents are encouraged to bring their passports showing their travel to the U.S. and return.
Fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Lempiras. Credit cards and personal checks are not acceptable. The passport fee is non-refundable.
The Consul may require documentation in addition to suggested items listed below. In this case, the applicant has 90-days to provide the documentation. After the 90-day period, the application will be abandoned and sent to the U.S. State Department.
Applicants may pay a fee of 140.00 Lempiras Cargo Expresso for passport delivery.
· For information on special circumstances check our website at honduras.usembassy.gov or contact the Consulate at 238-5114, Ext. 4400.

If you apply at the Consular Section in Tegucigalpa:
Passport applications may be submitted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 am.
As of April 8, 2002 passports will be issued at the National Passport Center in U.S. Turn around time will be approximately two weeks.

If you apply at the Consular Agency in San Pedro Sula:
The Consular Agent in San Pedro Sula will accept passport applications Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
As of April 8, 2002 all applications accepted in San Pedro Sula must be adjudicated at the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa and, if approved, they will be sent to the National Passport Center for issuance and will be returned, generally by Cargo Expresso, approximately within three weeks.
The Consul may require additional documentation or personal interview at the Embassy.

More General Passport Information

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:

1. Evidence of U.S. citizenship. The most common evidence of citizenship is a birth certificate (original or certified copy) or naturalization certificate.
2. Proof of identity. The most common are driver's license, previous passports, school identification card, school diploma, residency card or any other document with name and picture. If the applicant is a minor, family photographs of the child in the United States should be presented.
3. Three (3) passport photos, 2"x 2" on a white background. Instant or digital photos are not acceptable.
4. Immigration movement (movimiento migratorio) from the Honduran immigration office.
5. Fee of $85 for adults (16 and older) and $70 for children.

"All first time applicants"

TO RENEW A PASSPORT THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:

1. Your current passport. If your current passport is unavailable please read the instructions for lost or stolen passport.
2. Three (3) passport photos, 2"x 2" on a white background. Instant or digital photos are not acceptable.
3. Fee of $55 for adults, $70 for children and $85.00 for those adults (16 and older) whose previous passport had a validity of 5 years.
4. Family photographs should be submitted to establish the growth of minor children. These photos should range between the age in which their previous passport was issued up to their current age.

"Applicants older than 16 years of age"

FOR A LOST, STOLEN OR MUTILATED PASSPORT THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:

1. Evidence of U.S. citizenship. The most common evidence of citizenship is a birth certificate (original or certified copy), previous U.S. passport, or naturalization certificate.
2. Proof of identity. The most common are driver's license, previous passports, school identification card, school diploma, residency card or any other document with name and picture. If the applicant is a minor, family photographs of the child in the United States will have to be presented.
3. Three (3) passport photos, 2"x 2" on a white background. Instant or digital photos are not acceptable.
4. Immigration movement (movimiento migratorio) from the Honduran immigration office.
5. Fee of $85 for adults (16 and older) and $70 for children.

"All persons requesting a replacement passport"

TO REQUEST A CHANGE OR CORRECTION TO YOUR PASSPORT OR ADDITIONAL VISA PAGES:

1. Proof that the information in your passport is not correct or has changed. Please submit original documents such as birth certificates, divorce decrees, court orders, marriage certificates, etc.

"All persons requesting a change to their passport information"

"All persons requesting additional visa pages"