Honduras at a glance
| Visit with an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) | No: a visitor visa is needed |
| E-1 treaty trader visa | Available |
| E-2 treaty investor visa | Available |
| Own line in the Visa Bulletin | No: worldwide line |
| Green card lottery (last published list, DV-2026) | Not eligible |
| Entry restrictions | None |
| Temporary Protected Status (TPS) | Terminated |
| Where visas are processed | U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa processes immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. |
Green card lottery: registration for DV-2027 had not opened as of mid-October 2026. A federal court ordered the State Department to open it, and that order may be appealed.
What is specific to Honduras right now
- TPS for Honduras was terminated in 2025. Litigation continues, but TPS is not in effect.
- The Central American Minors program is suspended, and Family Reunification Parole ended on January 14, 2026.
- Honduras has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the United States.
Common U.S. immigration paths for people from Honduras
Family petitionSponsor children, adult sons and daughters, or siblingsAsylumProtection for people who fear persecution in their home countryE-2 investor visaTreaty investor visa to run a business you invest inH-2A / H-2B visasSeasonal and temporary farm and non-farm work visasTPSTemporary protection for nationals of designated countriesRemoval defenseWhat to know if you have a case in immigration court
How MyUSVisa helps
- Answer a guided questionnaire in your language and upload your documents once — we read, sort and assemble them into a clear case file and timeline.
- Your organized case is offered to licensed U.S. immigration attorneys who handle this type of case. Interested attorneys send you offers, and you compare and choose — or don't.
- Once you choose, you and your attorney work in one place: messages, documents, deadlines and automatic USCIS status updates, on the web and in the mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Can people from Honduras visit the U.S. with an ESTA?
No. Honduras is not in the Visa Waiver Program, so a visitor visa (B-1/B-2) from a U.S. embassy or consulate is usually needed.
Can people from Honduras get an E-2 investor visa?
Yes. Honduras has an E-2 treaty with the United States, so its nationals can qualify for the E-2 treaty investor visa by making a substantial investment in a U.S. business they will run.
Can people from Honduras enter the green card lottery?
Honduras was not eligible in the last published program (DV-2026). Eligibility is set again every year, and someone born in Honduras may still qualify through a spouse born in an eligible country.
Where do people from Honduras have their visa interview?
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa processes immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.
Can I work with a U.S. attorney while I am still in Honduras?
Yes. MyUSVisa works online: you tell your story from anywhere, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys review it and send proposals, and you choose. This works before you travel or once you are already in the United States.
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Last checked by the MyUSVisa team and counsel in October 2026. Country rules change often, especially entry restrictions, TPS and parole programs. Always verify on travel.state.gov and uscis.gov, or ask your attorney.
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