• It is important that the passport of each one at the time of entry is valid and that its validity reaches the days of their stay in the country.
  • Take into account that in certain countries during the connection flight may require 6 months of validity in your passport.
  • Citizens of some countries do not require a visato enter El Salvador for a visit that does not exceed a period of 90 days or if traveling in transit:

Some visa-exempt nationalities may require a TOURIST CARDwhich is acquired at the border points of entry to the country and that has a cost of USD 12.

If your country is not listed then you need to apply for a Consular Visa at one of the Diplomatic Representations of El Salvador abroad or for a Consulted Visa obtained through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador.

To verify that your country is exempt from a visa, click on the following link: https://www.migracion.gob.sv/servicios/listado-visa/

Additionally, all migrants must take into consideration the following:

  1. The maximum length of stay that can be granted to a tourist is 90 days. If an extension is required, an individual may request one in a year to the Migration Department.
  2. The citizens of some countries of South America and Africa, as well as Panama, are required to be vaccinated against yellow fever 15 days prior to their trip to El Salvador and must carry the vaccination certificate or card since it could be required by the health authorities of El Salvador at the point of entry into the territory.

For any consultation regarding immigration requirements prior to entry, please contact Lorena Guardado at lguardado@corsatur.gob.sv or cell phone +503 7602 4851