Pet import requirements for Honduras
What Honduras asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2025-10-16 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-09-18. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Honduras at a glance
| Requirement | For Honduras |
|---|---|
| Microchip Not required | Not required |
| Rabies | -Required |
| Import permit Not required | Not required |
| Quarantine | None on arrival if the file is complete |
| Minimum age to travel | Pets must be at least 4 months old at the time of import (after receiving required vaccinations) |
| Customs clearance | Not required |
| Agent at destination | Not required |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
TGU and SAP are on the arrival list for pets heading to Honduras. Honduras, of ficially the Republic of Honduras, is a country in Central America. Pets must be at least 4 months old at the time of import (after receiving required vaccinations).
Import requirements
Pets must be at least 4 months old at the time of import (after receiving required vaccinations).
International health certificate issued by the authorities in the country of departure, Rabies and DHLPP for dogs and Rabies and triple feline for cats.
-Up to 2 pets per owner/importer allowed without an import permit.
-For 3 or more pets, an import permit is required.
Same requirements for all pets entering Honduras
-An import permit from SENASA is required.
-Same veterinary requirements apply (health certificate, vaccinations, parasite treatments).
Owners must travel with original health documents (copies may not be accepted).
Identification and microchip
Not required
Rabies and vaccinations
-Required. Dogs and cats must be at least 4 months old to travel to Honduras.
- Primary vaccination: Must be administered at least 30 days before travel and within 12 months prior to entry.
- 3-year rabies vaccines are accepted, but only recognized as valid for 1 year by Honduran authorities.
- Boosters given while the prior rabies vaccine is still valid do not require a 30-day wait.
Dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Canine hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza.
Cats: Rabies, feline leukemia vaccine, triple feline (FVRCP: viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia)
Tests and treatments
None required prior to entry.
Internal & external parasite treatments at least 15 days prior to travel.
Health certificate and permits
International health certificate. For the USA, no USDA is required. For other countries, have it endorsed by the State vet.
[Import Requirements](https://sag.gob.hn/centro-de-documentos-sag/2022/in greso-de-mascotas-honduras/)
-Not required for 1-2 pets.
-Required for 3 and more pets.
-Issued by SENASA in Honduras.
Quarantine
No quarantine upon arrival for pets that meet all import requirements. If documents are in complete or health concerns are identified, pets may be held at a government facility or required to complete quarantine at the owner’s expense.
Restrictions and banned breeds
-No breed restrictions.
-No import restrictions based on climate.
-Pets may travel year-round without seasonal restrictions.
Customs, agents, and airports
Not Required but Highly Recommended. For pets traveling as cargo, use a broker to deal with Customs.
Not Required but Highly Recommended.
Airports:
- Palmerola International Airport, Comayagua (IATA: XPL, ICAO: MHPR). This is the airport used for in ternational flights to Tegucigalpa
- Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, San Pedro Sula (IATA: SAP, ICAO: MHLM)
- Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport, Roatán (IATA: RTB, ICAO: MHRO)
Airports listed on this destination file: TGU, SAP.
-Pets may enter Honduras in cabin, as checked baggage, or as cargo, depending on airline regulations.
-Pets must arrive with all required documentation: International Health Certificate, vaccination proof, and parasite treatment record.
-Veterinary in spection is performed at the port of entry
For pets traveling as cargo:
-A broker is recommended to deal with Customs.
-Airway bills over $1000.00 require additional custom brokerage procedures.
-Airport authorities operate Monday to Friday during business hours and Saturday until noon. For pets arriving as cargo, it is recommended to schedule flights Monday to Friday, arriving no later than noon, to help ensure same-day customs clearance. Pets arriving in the afternoon are subject to the risk of being held overnight at the airport and cleared the following business day.
Export notes
-Pets must have all vaccines up to date
-International health certificate
-Export permit
-Additional requirements (tests, endorsements, treatments) depend on the destination country.
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
Very strict or likely not possible the importation/exportation of CITES animals.
Specific cases should be confirmed directly with SENASA or the CITES Authority in Honduras.
SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad e Inocuidad Agroalimentaria).
https://senasa.gob.hn
Official contacts
SENASA
Servicio Nacional de Sanidad e Inocuidad Agroalimentaria (SENASA).Col. Loma Linda Norte, Avenida la FAO
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. Honduras C.A.
Tel: +504 2232-6213
+504 2235-8425
+504 2239-7089 /2239-7067
Website https://senasa.gob.hn
CETREX (Centro de Trámites de Exportación)
Main Office (Tegucigalpa):
Centro Cívico Gubernamental, Torre 1, Piso 8 y 9, Boulevard Juan Pablo II, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Teléfono: +504 2242‑8341
Email: centrex@sde.gob.hn
Website: https://seceh.centrex.hn/
Regional Office (San Pedro Sula):
- Plaza Santa Mónica Este, 4º nivel, Boulevard del Norte, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
- Teléfono: +504 2558‑8041
- Email ventanilla.sanpedrosula@sde.gob.hn
Current as of September 2025
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2025-10-16.
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Official sources for Honduras
- Import Requirements sag.gob.hn
- Website senasa.gob.hn
Questions about moving a pet to Honduras
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Honduras?
Not required
From the country profile, last verified 2025-10-16.
What rabies vaccination does Honduras require?
-Required
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Honduras?
Not required
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Honduras?
None on arrival if the file is complete
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Honduras?
Pets must be at least 4 months old at the time of import (after receiving required vaccinations)