Do you need an International Driving Permit in Honduras?

Yes. Honduras is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, which recognises an International Driving Permit valid for up to 3 years when carried with your national licence.

Convention
1968 Vienna Convention
Permit valid up to
3 years
In force since
3 February 2020

Honduras and the road traffic conventions

ConventionStatusIn force sincePermit validity
1968 Vienna ConventionAcceded3 February 20203 years
1949 Geneva ConventionNot a party——

Which vehicles your permit covers in Honduras

Honduras applies the vehicle classes set out by the 1968 Vienna Convention. Your permit only covers the classes that are already on your national licence, so a category you do not hold at home is not granted by the permit.

The Spanish page of the International Driving Agency booklet, listing vehicle categories A to E
The Spanish page of our booklet, showing the same categories an officer in Honduras would read.
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • BE, CE, DE

What each category covers under the 1968 Vienna Convention

What to carry when you drive in Honduras

An International Driving Permit never replaces your national licence. It is a standardised translation that local police and rental desks can read, and it is only valid alongside the licence it was issued against. Carry both, and keep your passport handy at rental pickup, since most rental companies ask to see all three before releasing a vehicle.

Our document reproduces your licence details across 12 languages in the booklet format the conventions describe, so an officer who reads none of them in your alphabet can still find your name, date of birth and vehicle classes:

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • German
  • Russian
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
The inside cover of the booklet, listing the contracting states where the permit is recognised
The inside cover lists the contracting states. Honduras appears on it.

What the road rules say in Honduras

The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada both advise that a foreign national licence is accepted for a limited period in Honduras, for stays of up to 90 days.

Emergency services
general 911, police 911, ambulance 911, fire 911

Common questions about driving in Honduras

How long is an International Driving Permit valid in Honduras?
Up to 3 years. Honduras joined the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic on 3 February 2020 by accession, and that convention sets the maximum at 3 years from the date of issue, or until your national licence expires if that comes first.
Can I drive in Honduras on my national licence alone?
The UK Foreign Office states: "You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Honduras for up to 3 months." Rules differ by the country that issued your licence and by how long you stay, so confirm with Honduras's road authority before you travel.
What do I dial in an emergency in Honduras?
Reach general on 911, police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire on 911. The UK Foreign Office publishes these numbers for Honduras. Save them before you drive, since you will not want to be searching for them at the roadside.
Does the permit replace my driving licence in Honduras?
No. It is a translation of the licence you already hold and has no effect on its own. You must carry your original national licence with it at all times.

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Sources

  1. Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 8 November 1968) United Nations Treaty Collection, 91 parties. Checked 4 August 2026.
  2. Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 19 September 1949) United Nations Treaty Collection, 103 parties. Checked 4 August 2026.