Visa from Honduras to the United States

To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen interested in migrating must generally be sponsored by an immediate relative who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident or a prospective employer in the United States.

Next, we will present the benefits, requirements and processes to obtain your American visa in Honduras.

Requirements to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa from Honduras to the United States

Before exploring the requirements to apply for a nonimmigrant Visa, you should know the type of visa that should be requested.

If you are not a US citizen or legal permanent resident in the US, then the purpose of your trip and other facts will determine what type of visa you require under US immigration law. It is important to know about the type of visa to apply for in order to proceed with the necessary requirements.

The next thing, after knowing your type of non-immigrant visa, is to complete the electronic non-immigrant visa application form (DS-160), you must fill it out without errors, so it is advisable to read the instructions in detail to complete the form correctly. correct.

Once the form is submitted, you will not be able to make any changes. If you need help, it is suggested that you consult with an immigration attorney or a translator.

Now, once you have determined the correct type of visa and have completed the DS-160, you will need to pay the visa fee, this cost depends on the type of visa to be applied for.

After having the previous information, you can proceed to schedule your appointment, for this you will need the following three pieces of information:

• Your Passport number.
• The visa application fee receipt number.
• The ten (10) digit barcode number from your DS-160 confirmation page.

As you progress through the process, you will be able to select your visa type, enter personal information, add dependents, select your document drop-off location, confirm visa payment, and schedule your appointment.

Form DS-160 for Visa in Honduras

It is important to know that all applicants, including minors, must have their own visa application Form DS-160.

This Form DS-160 must be completed and submitted online prior to your appointment at the Embassy, as the barcode number that appears on the Form DS-160 confirmation page is necessary to schedule your appointment.

On the other hand, this document should only be filled out if the reasons for the trip are for tourism, business, medical treatment, or visiting family and friends.

Now, in the following paragraphs you will find important recommendations that you must follow in order to correctly fill out your form :

• It is important to know that the consular office that you select at the beginning of Form DS-160 must be the same consular office that you schedule for your interview appointment.
• Don’t forget that all questions must be answered in English using only English characters, except when you are asked to write your name, as you must use your native alphabet.
• A passport-style photograph, taken within the last six months, must be uploaded as part of the Form DS-160 process.
• You cannot stop filling out the form for more than 20 minutes, as the session will expire and you will therefore have to start again.
• When you finish completing the form, the alpha-numeric barcode will be generated, you must print that sheet.
• Following this, press the “return” key on your browser and send a backup copy of the DS-160 to your email. The file sent electronically will be in PDF format.

American Visa Renewal

It is essential to know that the basic requirements and the interview to renew the visa to the United States are the same as those requested to obtain the visa for the first time. However, if you meet certain requirements, you can apply for the Visa Renewal Process or Interview Waiver.

In the case of several applicants requiring an appointment at the same time, this is in the case of family members, everyone must comply with all of the following documents to schedule a renewal appointment or Interview Waiver, otherwise, everyone must schedule regular appointments:

1. Your  current Passport with more than 6 months validity.
2. Your previous passport, if you do not have a valid one.
3. DS-160 form of your visa application.
4. A 2×2 color photograph, this must have a white background and be no more than six months old, remember that both ears must be visible.
5. The bank receipt showing the payment  corresponding to your visa application.
6. If you request your renewal for work, you must include a  copy of your employment letter.

New Prices for United States Visas

Visa prices vary depending on the type of visa to be applied for, this payment is non-refundable and non-transferable, sometimes referred to as the MRV fee. The visa application fee must be paid whether or not it is approved.

Visas for: tourism or business, Transit, Student, Journalist and Media or Exchange Visitors, have a cost of $185, non-refundable.

On the other hand, visas for: Temporary/Seasonal Workers, Apprentices, Transfer of Company Employees, Athletes, Artists and Entertainers or International Cultural Exchange, have a cost of $205.

If you are the fiancee or spouse of an American citizen, the cost of your visa is $265.

Appointments to Apply for the American Visa for Hondurans

It is important to know that if your visa is approved, it will be sent through the Express Charge that you selected when filling out the DS-160 form. An approved petition does not guarantee that your visa will be automatically granted, it only indicates that the beneficiary has demonstrated a good relationship with the resident of the United States and therefore qualifies to apply for a Non-Immigrant visa.

This process takes six business days to receive your visa once approved. It is recommended not to make plans to travel outside of Honduras or even purchase tickets until you receive the visa.

Before requesting your visa appointment, remember that you must have the following required documents:

1. Passport valid for one year from the date of the interview.
2. Two photographs.
3. Birth certificate or “Birth book folio”.
4. Marriage certificate in literal form and divorce certificate issued by the court or National Registry of persons.
5. Form DS-160.
6. Relationship test.
7. Payment Confirmation Sheet.

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Types of visas for Hondurans

It is important for you to know that the type of visa you must obtain is defined by US immigration law and relates to the purpose of your trip.

That said, the most common visas are:

• Visas for tourism and visits.
• This visa is for the purpose of a short holiday visit, to visit family and friends or to receive medical treatment.
• Visas for study and exchange.
• The United States welcomes international education and therefore foreign students and exchange visitors.
• Business visas.
• Hondurans who go to the United States for temporary business can opt for this type of visa.
• These temporary businesses may include :
  • Attend meetings or business consultations.
  • Attend a convention or business conference.
  • Negotiate contracts, work
  • Visas per immigrant.

The United States provides all Hondurans with immigrant visas based on family ties, employment, adoption, special immigrant categories, and diversity visas.

Tourist visa for the United States

The visitor or tourist visa is for people who travel to the United States temporarily to close or create business, some enjoyment or pleasure, or for medical treatment.

Generally, this type of visa is for travel that is recreational in nature, including: tourism, visits to family or friends, medical treatment, and activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature.

Remember that, if you are Honduran and require more information, you can go to and obtain more details about consular procedures and services in the United States.