US visa wait times in Honduras
Honduras funnels every US visa interview through one building: the embassy in Tegucigalpa. The consular agency in San Pedro Sula handles services for US citizens but issues no visas, so the Tegucigalpa calendar below — refreshed automatically from the State Department’s official report — is the whole picture for Honduran applicants.
Current wait times at Embassy Tegucigalpa
| U.S. post | Visitor B1/B2 — interview wait | B1/B2 — next appointment | Students (F, M, J) | Work petition (H, L, O, P, Q) | Crew / transit (C, D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tegucigalpa | 8.5 Months | < 0.5 Month | < 0.5 Month | < 0.5 Month | < 0.5 Month |
Source: U.S. State Department Global Visa Wait Times (source last updated 2026-06-18; retrieved 2026-07-13). Waits are estimates and change without notice — verify at travel.state.gov.
The interview-wait column reflects what recently interviewed applicants actually experienced; the next-appointment column is the first open slot today. “Not available” means that category isn’t being offered at the moment.
Reading the Tegucigalpa queue
Visitor-visa demand in Honduras runs well ahead of interview capacity, while student and petition-based work categories typically move much faster — the gap between columns in the table above is usually dramatic. Practical consequences:
- Students should not panic over the B1/B2 headline number; the F/M/J column is the one that governs an I-20 timeline.
- Emergencies can justify an expedited appointment — request it through the scheduling system after paying the fee, with documents attached.
- Renewals may qualify for the interview waiver and skip the queue; the scheduling questionnaire decides.
- No in-country alternative exists — and applying as a third-country national elsewhere in Central America rarely beats waiting at your home post, where your local ties are easiest to demonstrate.
Related information
- Honduran consulates in the US — procedures in the other direction
- TPS Honduras status
- Paths to legal status
- Wait times in other countries
Last verified: 2026-06-11.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.