❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about visas to El Salvador
- A valid passport
- A tourist visa (not required for citizens of certain countries)
- A return ticket or onward travel arrangements
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission)
The tourist visa for El Salvador is valid for:
- 90 days
No, you cannot apply for a visa on arrival in El Salvador.
- Valid passport
- Completed visa application form
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- Proof of business or commercial activity in El Salvador
- Letter of invitation from a business partner or organization in El Salvador
- Proof of financial solvency
- Flight itinerary
- Proof of accommodation in El Salvador
- Copy of health insurance
Yes, it is possible to extend a visa while in El Salvador.
- Visit the General Directorate of Immigration in San Salvador
- Fill out the visa extension application form
- Submit the completed form along with your passport and current visa
- Pay the required visa extension fee
- Provide any additional documentation or information as requested by immigration authorities
- Wait for the visa extension to be processed and approved
- Once approved, collect your passport with the extended visa
- Visitor (Tourist) Visa - $30
- Business Visa - $60
- Student Visa - $60
- Work Visa - $60
- Residence Visa - $60
- A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are traveling from a country with a risk of yellow fever.
- Malaria prophylaxis may be required if you are traveling to specific areas of El Salvador.
- It is recommended to be up to date on routine vaccinations such as measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, chickenpox, polio, and influenza.
- It is advisable to check with your healthcare provider for the latest information and specific requirements before traveling to El Salvador.
The processing time for a visa application to El Salvador can vary depending on several factors. On average, it takes approximately:
- 1-3 weeks for short-term tourist visas
- 4-8 weeks for temporary work or study visas
- 8-12 weeks for permanent residency visas
- Travelers with a criminal record may be denied entry to El Salvador.
No, you cannot work in El Salvador with a tourist visa.