Is Honduras or Roatan a good place to travel or relocate to with dogs and/or cats?

Here are reviews and details to help you see if this country is a good place to travel with your pets.

Official US Government website on importing a pet to Honduras

Message from APHIS: You need to contact Honduras for information on the requirements by e-mail or by calling at:

infoagro@infoagro.hn

Servicio de Información Agroalimentaria- INFOAGRO
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Tel: (+504) 2235-8981

Official Honduras Pet Import document provided by the Canadian Consulate

Entry Requirements from Non-high Rabies Country 

Medical Requirements: 

Rabies Vaccination (for animals over 3 months)

Dogs:

-Distemper
-Canine hepatitis
-Leptospirosis
-Parvovirus
-For influenza

Cats
-Feline panleukoopenia
-Calicivirosis
-Rhinotracheitis
-Feline leukemia

Deworm within 30 days prior to the date of shipment (internal and external parasites).

Documentation Required and how to get it:

You need to get an International Health Certificate signed by a vet. It does not have to be endorsed by APHIS (in the US)

Since there is no online information in English from the Honduran government, this information has been reported by travelers. There is a fee to pay at the airport in Honduras when your pet is inspected.

Additional Considerations

Microchip Requirements:

NA

Quarantine Requirements (if any):

None. However, there are reports of animals being kept overnight because the inspector was not on duty at the time of the arrival. 

Timing your flight 

There is an “Embargo” on flying dogs in CARGO out of Roatan and La Cieba during the hot months, which is generally April to September. Pets can still fly in-cabin.

Try to schedule a weekday flight to ensure a vet will be on-site to complete the pet inspection.

Differences in requirements between importing a dog or cat to Roatan vs. mainland Honduras

There do not appear to be any differences for people arriving with their pets by air except for there may be temperature variations which will determine if a pet can travel in cargo.

If a pet flies into mainland Honduras, pets can fly domestically to the islands or ride the ferry.

Is this country considered high-risk rabies for entry into the US by the CDC and the EU?

Honduras is not rabies-free.

This information was last updated February 2023. If you notice any errors or updates, please let us know by contacting us here.