Transit visa · Mexico to El Salvador

Transit Without Visa

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 2 days
• Processing time: N/A - no application required
• Fee: Free (may require airport improvement fee)
• Validity: 48 hours
• Entry: Single entry

Transit without visa allowed for all nationalities if transiting within 48 hours with confirmed onward tickets. African and Indian nationals must pay airport improvement fee even for transit. If staying beyond 48 hours or exiting airport, standard visa requirements apply.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  All nationalities allowed to transit without visa if staying within 48 hours with confirmed onward tickets.

• Purpose of visit

  Transit and airport connections only.

  Includes

  • Transit
  • airport connection

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare transit documents before travel: valid passport and confirmed onward flight ticket within 48 hours showing proof of departure from El Salvador.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.