El Salvador
General visa requirements for travelling to El Salvador. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (Visa-Free Entry for Tourist Card Countries)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- $12 USD tourist card
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Tourist card grants access to CA-4 countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) for combined stay of up to 90 days within the 180-day visa-free period. Extensions available through local immigration authorities.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of most developed countries including USA, Canada, EU member states, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, major Latin American countries, and selected Middle Eastern and African countries are eligible for visa-free entry.
Eligible countries: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, business meetings, family visits, and short-term conferences.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, cash, credit cards; Minimum amount: Not specified
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: $12 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare required documents before travel: valid passport, proof of sufficient funds, onward/return flight details.
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Fee payment
Pay tourist card fee upon arrival at port of entry (airport, land border crossing, or seaport).
Tourist visa (eVisa for Tourist Visa-Required Countries)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10 business days
- Fee
- $125 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
eVisa system implemented in October 2025. Print eVisa approval and present at port of entry along with passport. $12 tourist card fee may also be required upon arrival.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, DRC, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, North Korea, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Bhutan, Maldives, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kenya, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Maldives, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zimbabwe
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, business meetings, and family visits.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Color photo, white background, taken within last 6 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements or proof of funds to cover stay; Minimum amount: Not specified
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: eVisa Application Form; Form url: https://evisa.gob.sv
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: $125 USD
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online eVisa application through the official El Salvador eVisa portal.
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Document submission
Upload required documents to eVisa portal including passport bio-data page, recent photograph, flight reservations, and accommodation proof.
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Fee payment
Pay eVisa fee online during application. Fee includes service charges.
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Processing wait
Wait for eVisa processing and approval. Processing typically takes up to 10 business days.
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Visa collection
Receive approved eVisa via email. Print eVisa approval and present at port of entry along with passport.