El Salvador Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No/1 |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No/1 |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter El Salvador, a passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Passport Note
El Salvador is party to the Central America Border Control Agreement (CA-4).
Under the terms of this agreement, tourists may travel within any of the CA-4 countries (Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala) for a period of up to 90 days, without completing entry and exit formalities at border immigration checkpoints.
This period begins at the first point of entry in to any of the CA-4 countries. Fines are applied for travellers who exceed this 90-day limit, although a request for a 30-day extension can be made before the 90 days limit expires.
Visas
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days, except:
1. Nationals of Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia and Latvia, who must buy a 30-day tourist card on entry for US$10.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for El Salvador.
Visa Note
Sufficient funds and an ongoing ticket are required for visas.
Types and Cost
Tourist card (on arrival): US$10; single-entry visa: US$30; multiple-entry visa: US$60.
Validity
Tourist cards are valid for 30 days; single-entry visas are valid for 30, 60 or 90 days; multiple-entry visas are valid for a year.
Application to
You can obtain tourist cards on arrival. For other visas, you must apply to the consulate (or consular section at the embassy).
Working days
One to three days, or five to eight for applications referred to the immigration department for authorisation.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of El Salvador in the USA
Telephone: (202) 595 7000.
Website: http://www.elsalvador.org
Address: , Suite 100,1400 16th Street, Washington, 20036,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1730
Embassy of El Salvador in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7224 9800.
Website: http://elsalvador.embassyhomepage.com/
Address: , 8 Dorset Square, London, NW1 6PU,
Opening times:
Mon–Fri 1000–1600
British Embassy in El Salvador
Telephone: (020) 7224 9800.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/el-salvador
Address: , Edificio Torre Futura, 14th floor, Colonia Escalon, San Salvador , ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu 0730-1630, Fri 0730-1130.
