Passports and Emergency Travel Document

Passports and Emergency Travel Documents

The Embassy of Honduras in the Republic of Korea provides guidance regarding passport services and issues Emergency Travel Documents (Salvoconductos) for Honduran citizens in duly justified emergency situations. This page will help you determine which document applies to your circumstances and explain the Embassy's current operational limitations.

Who May Apply?

Honduran citizens residing in or transiting through the Republic of Korea may request guidance if they need to renew a passport, explore documentation options, or urgently return to Honduras without a valid passport.

A. Honduran Passport

General Information

At present, the Embassy of Honduras in the Republic of Korea does not have biometric passport enrollment equipment. Within the Asia-Pacific region, the Honduran mission with full biometric passport enrollment capabilities is located in Japan. In some cases, applicants may also be referred to the Embassy of Honduras in China for data capture procedures.

General Reference Requirements for Passport Applications

Valid Honduran National Identity Card (DNI).
Previous passport, if applicable.
Birth certificate in certain cases, particularly for first-time issuance.
Recent photographs, if required by the mission handling the application.

Important

The Embassy in Seoul provides guidance and assistance but does not perform biometric enrollment or print passports.

B. Emergency Travel Document (Salvoconducto)

What Is It?

An Emergency Travel Document (Salvoconducto) is an emergency travel document issued to Honduran citizens who do not possess a valid passport and need to return to Honduras.

Requirements for an Emergency Travel Document

Copy of the Honduran National Identity Card (DNI).
Recent passport-size photographs.
Copy of the expired, lost, or stolen passport, if available.
Police report, when applicable.
Birth certificate, in the case of minors.
Information regarding the travel itinerary or the urgency of the trip.

Procedure

The applicant submits the required documents by email to the Consular Section.
The Embassy verifies the applicant’s identity through the available means.
If approved, the Emergency Travel Document is issued and signed by the competent consular authority.
The document may be sent by postal mail or delivered through another arrangement depending on the urgency of the case.

Important Information

The Emergency Travel Document is valid for 30 days and may be used only once. It does not permit transit through or entry into the United States or Canada. Before purchasing airline tickets or confirming a travel itinerary, applicants are strongly advised to consult the Embassy to avoid routes that may be incompatible with the document.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew my passport in Seoul? No. This Embassy does not perform biometric passport enrollment.

Can the Emergency Travel Document be used for any destination? No. It is intended solely for return travel to Honduras and is subject to transit restrictions.

How long is the Emergency Travel Document valid? Thirty (30) days.

Can it be used more than once? No. It is valid for a single journey only.

Contact and Guidance

If your passport has expired, been lost, or been stolen and you need to return to Honduras, please contact the Consular Section immediately and provide a copy of your identification along with a brief explanation of your situation.