Honduran proof of life (fe de vida) in the US: $25 USD, by appointment
Honduras’s embassy in the US lists the fe de vida (proof of life) for $25 USD, with proof of appointment as the first requirement, a valid Honduran DNI or valid passport and one passport-size photo (checked October 17, 2026). The embassy says it is used for procedures and benefits before Honduran institutions such as INJUPEMP, IHSS, RAP or INPREMA.
This page describes what the government of Honduras publishes about the fe de vida; it does not describe or give guidance on US immigration proceedings.
Key facts
| Item | Detail (checked October 17, 2026) |
|---|---|
| What it is | A certificate issued by the consulate that certifies a person’s existence (Honduras’s embassy in the US) |
| Used for | Procedures and benefits before Honduran institutions such as INJUPEMP, IHSS, RAP or INPREMA |
| Fee | $25 USD |
| How to request | In person, at a Honduran consulate in the US, by appointment |
| Documents | Proof of appointment; valid Honduran DNI or valid passport; one passport-size photo; name of the institution where it will be presented |
| Originals | All documents must be originals |
Requirements
The fe de vida page of Honduras’s embassy in the US lists four requirements:
- Proof of appointment («Comprobante de cita»).
- Valid Honduran DNI or valid passport. «Si no cuenta con su DNI, puede realizar el enrolamiento el mismo día de su cita, antes de su trámite» (if you do not have your DNI, you may do the enrollment on the same day as your appointment, before your procedure).
- One passport-size photo.
- The name of the institution where the fe de vida will be presented.
The page adds: «Todos los trámites consulares son presenciales y personales. Debe presentar todos los documentos originales» (all consular procedures are in person and personal; you must present all original documents).
Booking the appointment
The embassy’s appointment page says: «Programe su cita para realizar trámites y recibir atención en el consulado de Honduras correspondiente» (schedule your appointment to do procedures and receive service at the corresponding Honduran consulate). It lists these consulates, each with an appointment link (for Houston, TX the page shows «Ver Más» instead):
- Atlanta, GA
- Aurora, CO
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Washington, DC
- Houston, TX
- Kansas City, KS
- Los Ángeles, CA
- McAllen, TX
- Miami, FL
- New York, NY
- New Orleans, LA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Tampa, FL
To find consulates near you, see consulates by state.
Related information
- Honduras consular procedures in the US
- Honduran consular ID
- Honduran passport renewal in the US
- Honduran power of attorney from the US
- Honduran document legalization
- Honduras consulates in the US
- Free or low-cost legal help
Official sources
- Embassy of Honduras in the United States — Fe de Vida: https://hondurasemb.org/red-consular/fe-de-vida
- Embassy of Honduras in the United States — Agendar Cita Consular: https://hondurasemb.org/agendar-cita-consular
Last verified: 2026-10-17. General procedural information for educational purposes. Honduras’s embassy and consulates set the fe de vida requirements and fee. Verify directly with the Honduran consulate where you will apply, and with the institution requesting the document. Not legal advice; for your specific situation, consult an attorney.