Honduran Consulate Fees in the U.S.: Consular Charges
One of the most common questions before going to the consulate is how much each procedure costs. Honduran consular services (passport, identity document, certifications, powers of attorney, etc.) carry official fees set by Honduras's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (SRECI). In this guide we explain how those fees work, which procedures usually carry a cost and, above all, where to confirm the current charge so you pay the right amount and not a cent more.
ℹ️ Important: consular fees change over time and can vary between procedures. That is why we do not publish exact dollar amounts: an outdated figure could mislead you. Always confirm the current price with your consulate or at citaconsular.sreci.gob.hn before your appointment.
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How consular fees are set
Consular procedure fees are not decided by each consulate on its own: they are officially regulated by the State of Honduras through SRECI. That means that, for the same procedure, the fee should be equivalent across offices, apart from differences arising from regulatory updates.
- Each type of procedure has its own assigned fee.
- Fees can be updated from one year to the next.
- Payment goes to the consulate for the service provided, not to third parties.
Since the specific amount can change, the smart move is to verify the figure in the same month you process your procedure, rather than relying on numbers circulating online or something someone told you a while ago.
Procedures that usually carry a fee
These are the most requested consular services that normally have an associated cost. The amount varies by procedure:
- Honduran passport: issuance or renewal of the electronic passport. Guide: Honduran passport in the U.S.
- Identity document / consular ID: Honduran identification. Guide: consular ID.
- Powers of attorney: so someone can act on your behalf in Honduras.
- Certifications and authentications of signatures or documents.
- Registry filings (some may carry a cost depending on the case).
- Minor travel authorizations and other notarial procedures.
Note: some protection or information services may be free. Booking the appointment in CitaConsular is also free: you only pay the fee for the procedure itself.
What changes the price of a procedure
Before budgeting your consulate visit, keep in mind that the final cost depends on several factors:
- The type of procedure: a passport does not cost the same as a power of attorney or a certification.
- The current year: fees can be updated periodically.
- Combined procedures: if you do several services the same day, each has its own fee.
- Extra copies or duplicates of a document, where applicable.
That is why the same procedure may cost you something different depending on when and exactly what you request. Ask for the breakdown at your consulate before paying.
Where to confirm the current fee
The reliable way to know what you will pay is to check the official source in the same month as your procedure:
🌐 CitaConsular
When booking the procedure at citaconsular.sreci.gob.hn the service is usually shown and, in many cases, fee information for your consulate.
Go to CitaConsular →🏛️ Your consulate
Call or write to the office that corresponds to you to confirm the exact fee and the payment method accepted that day.
See consulates →📘 How to book
Before thinking about the price, make sure you book your slot correctly with our appointment guide.
See how to book →How and when you pay the fee
In most cases, the fee is paid on the day of the appointment, once the consulate confirms the procedure. Keep the following in mind:
- Each office accepts certain payment methods (exact cash, money order, card…); confirm them beforehand.
- Always keep your receipt or proof of payment.
- If a procedure is rejected for incomplete documents, ask how the charge is handled.
Bring the expected amount plus a margin in case there are copies or extra services. Confirming the payment method prevents you from losing the appointment because you cannot pay the fee.
How to avoid overcharges and intermediaries
Consular procedures are personal and official. You do not need to pay third parties to do them:
- The appointment is free. No one should charge you to "get" a slot in CitaConsular.
- Be wary of anyone who promises to "speed up" the passport or document for extra money.
- Always compare against the official fee your consulate states.
- If something seems off, ask for the breakdown in writing and check directly with the office.
Frequently asked questions about consular fees
Exactly how much is the passport or consular ID?
The fee is set by SRECI and can change from one year to the next, so we do not publish an exact amount to avoid giving you an outdated figure. Confirm the current price with your consulate or at citaconsular.sreci.gob.hn in the same month as your appointment.
Do I have to pay to book the appointment?
No. Booking in CitaConsular is free. You only pay the fee for the procedure you request. If someone charges you to "arrange" the appointment, you are paying for something you can do yourself at no cost.
Is the price the same at every consulate?
Fees are officially regulated, so for the same procedure they should be equivalent across offices. Even so, confirm the amount with your consulate, because fees can be updated and the accepted payment method varies.
How do I pay the fee at the consulate?
It is usually paid on the day of the appointment with the method your office accepts (cash, money order or card, depending on the case). Ask beforehand so you bring the correct amount and payment method, and always keep the receipt.
How do I avoid being overcharged?
Always compare against the official fee your consulate states and be wary of intermediaries promising to speed up procedures for extra money. Consular services are personal: you can book the appointment and pay the consulate directly.