Ongoing State of Exception

October 2, 2009

To: All American Citizens
From: American Citizens Services Unit, Consular Section

The U.S. Embassy advises all American citizens residing in and visiting Honduras that the State of Exception imposed by the defacto regime continues to be in effect.  While daily curfews appear to have been suspended, the Embassy recommends American citizens monitor local television and radio for any updates to constitutional and travel restrictions and other security measures.  The Embassy strongly recommends that American citizens abide by these restrictions.

The Travel Alert issued by the U.S. Department of State on July 24, 2009 remains in effect and continues to recommend that American citizens defer all non-essential travel to Honduras due to the unstable political situation.

The U.S. Embassy has revised its travel policy and Embassy employees are now permitted to travel outside of Tegucigalpa for day trips and overnight travel.

Barring a change in the security situation or the imposition of a daytime curfew, the Embassy and the Consular Agency in San Pedro Sula will remain open to the public.  Non-immigrant visa services remain suspended for all but emergency medical cases.

The U.S. Embassy distributes its warden messages via email, and posts them on its website.  Messages received via SMS to cell phones are not U.S. Embassy messages and do not reflect U.S. government travel advice.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website, where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, can be found.

Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras.  Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238-5114, after hours telephone (504) 236-8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238-4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov; Webpage: http://honduras.usembassy.gov