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Of 198 passports, 89 can travel to El Salvador without arranging a visa in advance. 109 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit El Salvador: passports by requirement
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Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa-free | 180 d |
 United Kingdom | Visa-free | 180 d |
 India | Visa-free | 180 d |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | e-Visa | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | Visa-free | 180 d |
 Australia | Visa-free | 180 d |
 China | e-Visa | – |
 Germany | Visa-free | 180 d |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 40/46 | |
| Asia | 13/50 | |
| Africa | 3/54 | |
| North America | 17/22 | |
| South America | 9/12 | |
| Oceania | 7/14 |
Passports that can enter El Salvador visa-free
89 passports-
Albania -
Andorra -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina - Australia
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Austria -
Bahamas -
Bahrain -
Barbados -
Belgium -
Belize -
Bolivia -
Brazil -
Brunei -
Bulgaria - Canada
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Chile -
Colombia -
Costa Rica -
Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Dominican Republic -
Ecuador -
Estonia -
Fiji -
Finland -
France - Germany
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Greece -
Guatemala -
Honduras -
Hungary -
Iceland - India
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Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Japan -
Kuwait -
Latvia -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Madagascar -
Malaysia -
Malta -
Marshall Islands -
Mexico -
Monaco -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Nicaragua -
North Macedonia -
Norway -
Panama -
Paraguay -
Peru -
Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Romania -
Russia -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
San Marino -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Saudi Arabia -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
South Africa -
South Korea -
Spain -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Turkey -
Tuvalu -
Ukraine -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City
Passports eligible for El Salvador e-Visa
109 passports-
Afghanistan -
Algeria -
Angola -
Armenia -
Azerbaijan -
Bangladesh -
Belarus -
Benin -
Bhutan -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Botswana -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon -
Cape Verde -
Central African Republic -
Chad - China
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Comoros -
Cuba -
Djibouti -
Dominica -
DR Congo -
Egypt -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Eswatini -
Ethiopia -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Georgia -
Ghana -
Grenada -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Hong Kong -
Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Ivory Coast -
Jamaica -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kenya -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Lebanon -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Libya -
Macau -
Malawi -
Maldives -
Mali -
Mauritania -
Mauritius -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Morocco -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nauru -
Nepal -
Niger - Nigeria
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North Korea -
Oman - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Papua New Guinea - Philippines
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Republic of the Congo -
Rwanda -
Samoa -
Senegal -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Sierra Leone -
Somalia -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Suriname -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Timor-Leste -
Togo -
Tonga -
Tunisia -
Turkmenistan -
Uganda -
Uzbekistan -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit El Salvador?
It depends on your passport. 89 passports can enter El Salvador visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 109 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter El Salvador without a visa?
89 passports can enter El Salvador visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain and others.
Does El Salvador offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 109 passports can apply for a visa to El Salvador online.
Holding a El Salvador passport? See where the El Salvador passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of El Salvador before you book.