Honduran Consulate in New Orleans, Louisiana
The historic Honduran capital of the United States
Few cities have a bond with Honduras as deep as New Orleans. In the early 20th century, the banana trade turned this port city into the great bridge between the Honduran Caribbean coast and the United States: companies such as Standard Fruit and United Fruit moved ships laden with fruit and, with them, travelers, workers and families. That is why for decades New Orleans was known as the Honduran capital of the U.S.
That heritage explains the importance of the Consulate General of Honduras in New Orleans, located at 1250 Poydras Street, Suite 100, in the heart of downtown. Before Hurricane Katrina, the area was estimated to be home to around 100,000 Hondurans, a community that, despite the dispersal the storm caused, remains very present in Kenner, Metairie and the West Bank.
How to book a consular appointment in New Orleans
The Honduran consulate in New Orleans works with the official CitaConsular system. The passport and most procedures require a prior booking. Slots usually open on the 1st of each month, so log in early that day to improve your chances of getting an appointment.
Address and phone of the Honduran Consulate in New Orleans
Address: 1250 Poydras Street, Suite 100, New Orleans, LA 70113
City: New Orleans (downtown / business district)
State: Louisiana
Jurisdiction: Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Missouri and Kentucky
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: +1 (504) 264-7098
Email: info@nolahn.com
Appointments: citaconsular.sreci.gob.hn
Procedures available at the New Orleans consulate
- Honduran passport: first issuance and renewal, requested by appointment on CitaConsular. Guide: Honduran passport in the U.S.
- Consular ID: Honduran identification card that is very useful day to day in Louisiana. Guide: consular ID.
- Birth registration of children of Hondurans born in the U.S. with the National Registry of Persons.
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts to handle matters in Honduras from Louisiana.
- Certificates and authentications of documents for use in Honduras.
- Consular assistance and protection in cases of emergency, detention or death.
- Basic immigration guidance and referral to community support organizations.
Consular opening hours
The consulate is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For procedures by appointment, arrive at your booked time and check holidays on the consular calendar.
The Honduran community in New Orleans and the Deep South
The relationship between Honduras and New Orleans is one of the oldest and most heartfelt in the entire Honduran diaspora. The banana trade sealed a bond that endures in surnames, recipes and whole neighborhoods. After Hurricane Katrina, many Honduran families relocated, but the community put down roots again with force in Kenner, Metairie and the West Bank, where Honduran businesses, churches and restaurants abound today.
The consulate serves a broad jurisdiction that includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Missouri and Kentucky. If you are coming from another of these states, plan your trip to downtown New Orleans carefully, book your appointment ahead of time and bring all your documentation so you do not have to return.
Frequently asked questions about the Honduran Consulate in New Orleans
Why is New Orleans so important for Hondurans?
Because of the early 20th-century banana trade. Companies such as Standard Fruit and United Fruit connected Honduras's Caribbean coast with the port of New Orleans, drawing thousands of Hondurans. That is why the city was known for decades as the Honduran capital of the United States.
Where exactly is the consulate?
The Consulate General of Honduras is at 1250 Poydras Street, Suite 100, New Orleans, LA 70113, in the heart of downtown, within the business district. It is a central, well-connected location.
What are the hours and how do I book?
The consulate is open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The passport and most procedures require an appointment, booked on CitaConsular, where slots usually open on the 1st of each month.
What documents should I bring to my appointment?
It depends on the procedure, but generally you need prior Honduran identification (passport or birth certificate), proof of address and, where applicable, documents for minors. Check the details when booking.
I live in Mississippi or Alabama, does this consulate serve me?
Yes. The New Orleans consulate's jurisdiction covers Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Missouri and Kentucky. Confirm your consular district when booking if you live in any of these states.
Does the consulate process Honduras TPS?
No. TPS is handled by USCIS, a U.S. government agency, not by the consulate. The consulate can help you with Honduran documents such as the passport or consular ID. See our updated Honduras TPS guide.