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El Salvador passport visa requirements 2026

Where a El Salvador passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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81Visa-free
40eVisa
34Visa on arrival
43Visa required

El Salvador passport at a glance

With a El Salvador passport you can enter 81 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 115 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 40 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 43 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for El Salvador

Do El Salvador passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for El Salvador passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa on arrival
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for El Salvador passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1172016
Asia12111612
Europe42003
North America16123
Oceania2426
South America8103

Longest visa-free stays

Where El Salvador passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 81
eVisa 40
Visa on arrival 34
Visa required 43

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can El Salvador passport holders visit without a visa?

El Salvador passport holders can visit 81 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Brazil and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 115 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to El Salvador passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to El Salvador passport holders, including Thailand, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can El Salvador passport holders travel with an eVisa?

40 destinations let El Salvador passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman, Australia and others.

Do El Salvador passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

El Salvador passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do El Salvador passport holders need a visa for the United States?

El Salvador passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do El Salvador passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

El Salvador passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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