Moving To Honduras

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Customs Regulations for Honduras

Passport including photo page
Residence Visa
Work Permit and proof of employment
Certificate of Residence Change
Permit to import household goods and personal effects
Bill of Lading/Air Waybill – original
Inventory in Spanish, (no other language accepted) three copies, preferably typed
Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
Franchise (Dispensa) – for returning Hondurans, secured through an attorney after arrival

Customer must be present during customs clearance
Customs inspection is mandatory and generally performed at the customs site
Inspection may take place at the customer’s home or the agent’s warehouse for an additional charge

Narcotics/illegal drugs of any kind
All weapons, ammunitions and explosives
Pornographic material, subversive literature and films

Electrical appliances and new items require original receipts with four copies
Sporting firearms require a permit from the Secretary of Defense and the Treasury
Alcohol-one bottle of spirits duty free, more incurs high tax and duty
Tobacco-one carton of cigarettes or 1 one pound loose leaf or 250 cigars are duty free, more incurs high tax and duty

Dogs and cats must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued at the point of origin and an import certificate from the Direccion General de Ganaderia y Veterinaria (Directorate General for Cattle Breeding and Veterinary Services)
Dogs will require an additional rabies vaccine certificate, distemper and hepatitis certificate
Quarantine is not required for pets coming from the U.S., but certificates must be certified by the USDA and all documentation must be in Spanish
Required documents:
- Certificate of Vaccination – including rabies, dated less than 30 days prior to arrival
- Health Certificate – dated less than 10 days prior to arrival
- Import Permit

Only diplomats and international organizations are allowed to import a vehicle to Honduras
Vehicles may be used or new, and are duty free, but subject to high taxes based on the vehicle’s specifications
Required documents:
- Certificate of Title and Registration – original
- Commercial/Purchase Invoice – original
- OBL and Passport

NOTE – Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.

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When Moving to Honduras

International Sea & Air Shipping can help you with all the aspects involved with moving to Honduras. Your international move will be stress-free with the help of our international moving agents who can guide you throughout the moving process and offer advice on topics like:

When do you need to be in Honduras?
Is storage needed for your move?
Are you moving alone or with family? For business or personal reasons?

How Much Does it Cost to Move to Honduras?

Estimating the cost of your move to Honduras can be challenging but the cost of your move to Honduras is directly related to the volume of your items. Any additional services, such as auto transport, will be added onto your estimate separately.

To get a free estimate for your move to Honduras, schedule an appointment with one of our expert moving agents. One of our moving agents will arrive at your home and provide you with the most accurate estimate for your move to Honduras and will answer any questions you may have about the international shipping process.

Call International Sea& Air Shipping today to schedule your appointment for a no-cost estimate at 1 (866) 788-1090 or fill out the free quote form!

About Honduras

Honduras is located in Central America and was formerly known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate from the British Honduras, which is now Belize. Bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, Honduras was home to several important Mesoamerican cultures, including the Mayans.

The president is head of the state as well as government in Honduras. Executive power rests with government while National Congress has all the legislative power.

Natural resources in Honduras include timber, gold, silver, coal and many more other minerals. It hosts more than 6,000 species of plants, more than 700 species of birds and 110 mammal species, including bats. Not only are there rainforests in Honduras, there are cloud forests that can rise nearly 3,000 meters above sea-level.

Honduras is a signatory of CAFTA, a free trade agreement between Central America and USA. Its main trading partners include countries like the US, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Costa Rica and Germany.