Student Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 60 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD
- Validity
- Duration of study program, typically 1 year renewable
- Entry
- Single entry
Student visa valid for duration of academic program, typically issued for 1 year and renewable. Students may work part-time with separate work authorization. Must maintain full-time enrollment to keep visa status.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All foreign nationals with acceptance from accredited educational institution in El Salvador.
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Purpose of visit
Bachelor degree, master degree, doctoral degree, language study, and vocational training.
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to pay tuition and living expenses. Minimum $10,000 USD for full academic year.
Minimum funds: $10,000 USD
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 4; Specifications: Recent color photos, white background
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: $10,000 USD; Months required: 12
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Scholarship letter, sponsor letter, or personal funds; Minimum amount: $10,000 USD
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: No
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Student Visa Application Form; Form url: Available from Salvadoran embassy or online
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Birth certificate
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: No; Must be original: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter from accredited educational institution and gather required documents: valid passport, 4 passport photos, admission letter confirming full-time enrollment, previous academic transcripts (authenticated and translated to Spanish), bank statements showing $10,000 USD for full academic year, proof of financial means (scholarship letter, sponsor letter, or personal funds), police clearance (apostilled), medical examination certificate, valid health insurance coverage in El Salvador, application form, and birth certificate (apostilled and translated if necessary).
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Online application
Complete student visa application form available from Salvadoran embassy or online.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Salvadoran embassy or consulate.
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Document submission
Submit application and supporting documents at embassy.
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Fee payment
Pay student visa fee at embassy.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Processing typically takes up to 60 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with student visa from embassy.