Business Visa for Visa-Required Countries
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 30 business days
- Fee
- $80 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Business visa does not authorize employment. For work activities, a work permit is required.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Viet Nam
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade missions, and exhibitions.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Color photos, white background
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: $3,000 USD; Months required: 3
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking 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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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official invitation letter from host company in El Salvador with company registration details, purpose, and duration of visit
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Business Visa Application Form; Form url: Available at Salvadoran embassy or consulate
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, money order; Amount: $80 USD
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Collect all required documents including passport, photos, invitation letter from Salvadoran company, employer letter, company registration documents, bank statements, flight reservations, and accommodation proof.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Salvadoran embassy or consulate.
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Document submission
Submit application and documents in person at embassy.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee at embassy. Fee varies by embassy location.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy.