If the absence is considered to be permanent, then one of the three vicepresidents, selected by the National Congress, will fulfill the functions of the president until the end of the term.

Vice presidents are eligible to be impeached by the National Congress for poor performance or misconduct.

Vice presidents are also not allowed to remain outside the country for more than 15 days without the permission of the National Congress.

A candidate must be Honduran by birth, be over the age of 30, have full civic rights, and may not be an active member of the leadership of any established religion.

The following is a history of officeholders:[5] Before the 2005 elections, the Honduran Congress reformed the Constitution for that the charge of vice-president may be held by only one person.