Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras

HEALTH ALERT – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (July 13, 2020)

LOCATION: Honduras

EVENT: National Curfew Extended and Upcoming Commercial Flights

National Curfew Extended

The Government of Honduras extended the National Curfew until Sunday, July 19 at 11:00 p.m.

Banks, pharmacies, gas stations, supermarkets, hardware stores, fruit and vegetable markets, and authorized businesses will be open Monday through Friday. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens.

Day Last Digit of I.D.
Monday, July 13, 2020 1
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 2
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 3
Thursday, July 16, 2020 4
Friday, July 17, 2020 5

The elderly, women who are pregnant, and individuals with disabilities will be able to exclusively access essential businesses from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and banks from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the day which corresponds to the last number on their identification.

The Government of Honduras has suspended the Phase I reopening in the Central District (including Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela), San Pedro Sula, Olancho, Choluteca, Atlántida, Comayagua, Santa Bárbara, Lempira, and Colón. Sectors previously authorized to operate under Phase I, including non-essential businesses, must remain closed. Outside of these areas, Phase I businesses are permitted to operate, and individuals may circulate under the same schedule.

All U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to respect the curfew and minimize trips out of their home. It is mandatory to use face masks, sanitary gel, and social distancing in public.

Upcoming Commercial Flights

The U.S. Embassy has worked with U.S. commercial airlines and the Government of Honduras to secure the following upcoming commercial flights. The U.S. Embassy will continue to seek commercial flights for U.S. citizens requesting to leave Honduras. The U.S. Embassy cannot guarantee the continued availability of commercial flights.

Flight Information Contact
July 15, 2020 San Pedro Sula Fort Lauderdale, FL www.spirit.com
July 16, 2020 Tegucigalpa Houston, TX www.united.com
July 17, 2020 San Pedro Sula Houston, TX

Who can fly on these flights?

  • United States Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents of the United States
  • Immigrant visa packet holders
  • Unaccompanied Minors (in accordance with airline policies).

Non-immigrant visa holders should contact the airline regarding their eligibility to travel.

The State Department has advised all U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad to arrange for immediate return to the United States unless they are prepared to remain outside the United States for an indefinite period.

Please let the U.S. Embassy know you are returning to the United States, so we may update our records.

We encourage all U.S. citizens who chose to remain in Honduras to follow curfew rules set out by the government of Honduras.

For additional information on COVID-19 please:  

ASSISTANCE:

U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
https://hn.usembassy.gov/
Tel. (504) 2238-5114
USAHonduras@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Honduras Country Information

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For information on Non-Immigrant visas please contact the Non Immigrant Visa Unit

For information on Immigrant visas please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit