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El Salvador Visa Policy Snapshot
El Salvador entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 280+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Albania, Andorra, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Popular e-Visa passports include Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to El Salvador without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+89 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in El Salvador. Check eligible passports and notes.
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
El Salvador permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+89 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for El Salvador before you travel. Review eligible passports.
+102 countries
Restricted entry
Extra checks
El Salvador applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.