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{{short description|Policy on permits required to enter El Salvador}} |
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Visitors to '''[[El Salvador]]''' must obtain a [[visa (document)|visa]] from one of the [[List of diplomatic missions of El Salvador| |
Visitors to '''[[El Salvador]]''' must obtain a [[visa (document)|visa]] from one of the [[List of diplomatic missions of El Salvador|Salvadoran diplomatic missions]], unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. |
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==Visa policy map== |
==Visa policy map== |
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[[File:Visa policy of El Salvador. |
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== Visa exemption == |
== Visa exemption == |
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Holders of [[passport]]s of the following |
Holders of [[passport]]s of the following 88 jurisdictions can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days (all visitors except the nationals of [[Belize]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Nicaragua]] and [[Panama]] must hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for next destination):<ref>[https://rree.gob.sv/visas/ Visas para extranjeros]</ref><ref>{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=SV|access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref> |
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*{{flag|San Marino}} |
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ID - May also enter with an ID card if come from a country that is part of the CA-4 Agreement. |
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*25 February 1973: Japan<ref>{{cite web|title=一部旅券査証及び査証料の相互免除に関する日本国政府とエル・サルヴァドル共和国政府との間の取極(口上書)|url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/treaty/pdfs/A-S48-141.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan|access-date=14 February 2018|date=28 February 1973}}</ref> |
*25 February 1973: Japan<ref>{{cite web | title=一部旅券査証及び査証料の相互免除に関する日本国政府とエル・サルヴァドル共和国政府との間の取極(口上書)| url=http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/treaty/pdfs/A-S48-141.pdf | publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan | access-date=14 February 2018 | date=28 February 1973}}</ref> |
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*1 April 1985: France<ref>https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1986/09/monstate.pdf</ref> |
*1 April 1985: France<ref>{{cite web | url=https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1986/09/monstate.pdf | title=Statement of Treaties and International Agreements | publisher=United Nations | date=September 1986}}</ref> |
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*23 March 1988: Argentina<ref>https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1988/12/monstate.pdf</ref> |
*23 March 1988: Argentina<ref>{{cite web | url=https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/1988/12/monstate.pdf | title=Statement of Treaties and International Agreements | publisher=United Nations | date=December 1988}}</ref> |
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*14 February 1997: South Korea<ref>https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/2000/07/monstate.pdf</ref> |
*14 February 1997: South Korea<ref>{{cite web | url=https://treaties.un.org/doc/Publication/Monthly%20Statement/2000/07/monstate.pdf | title=Statement of Treaties and International Agreements | publisher=United Nations | date=July 2000}}</ref> |
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*13 December 2023: Peru<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rree.gob.sv/el-salvador-anuncia-exoneracion-de-visa-para-el-ingreso-de-ciudadanos-peruanos-a-su-territorio/ | title=El Salvador anuncia exoneración de visa para el ingreso de ciudadanos peruanos a su territorio (El Salvador announces visa exemption for the entry of Peruvian citizens to its territory) | access-date=2023-12-29}}</ref> |
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'''Canceled:''' |
'''Canceled:''' |
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*2 May 2008: Venezuela |
*2 May 2008: Venezuela{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} |
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*12 December 2018: Taiwan |
*12 December 2018: Taiwan |
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Visa exemption also applies to residents of countries that are visa exempt as well as holders of a valid visa issued by [[Canada]], the [[United States]] or a [[Schengen Area|Schengen]] member state. This does not apply to nationals of [[Afghanistan]], [[Algeria]], [[Angola]], [[Armenia]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Botswana]], [[Cameroon]], [[China]], [[Republic of the Congo]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Eritrea]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Ghana]], [[Haiti]], [[Indonesia]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Jordan]], [[Kenya]], [[Laos]], [[Lebanon]], [[Liberia]], [[Libya]], [[Mali]], [[Mongolia]], [[Mozambique]], [[Nepal]], [[Nigeria]], [[North Korea]], [[Oman]], [[Pakistan]], [[State of Palestine|Palestine]], [[Sierra Leone]], [[Somalia]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Sudan]], [[Syria]], [[Taiwan]], [[Timor-Leste]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Yemen]] who also can't obtain a visa on a simplified procedure but their application needs to be approved in El Salvador. |
Visa exemption also applies to residents of countries that are visa exempt as well as holders of a valid visa issued by [[Canada]], the [[United States]] or a [[Schengen Area|Schengen]] member state. This does not apply to nationals of [[Afghanistan]], [[Algeria]], [[Angola]], [[Armenia]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Botswana]], [[Cameroon]], [[China]], [[Republic of the Congo]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Eritrea]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Ghana]], [[Haiti]], [[Indonesia]], [[Iran]], [[Iraq]], [[Jordan]], [[Kenya]], [[Laos]], [[Lebanon]], [[Liberia]], [[Libya]], [[Mali]], [[Mongolia]], [[Mozambique]], [[Nepal]], [[Nigeria]], [[North Korea]], [[Oman]], [[Pakistan]], [[State of Palestine|Palestine]], [[Sierra Leone]], [[Somalia]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Sudan]], [[Syria]], [[Taiwan]], [[Timor-Leste]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Yemen]] who also can't obtain a visa on a simplified procedure but their application needs to be approved in El Salvador. |
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==Tourist card== |
==Tourist card== |
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Visitors entering the country by air and sea must obtain a tourist card upon arrival ($12).<ref name=art328>[https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/dictamenes/9EFB37A6-1BB7-42EC-B023-7052DA1A738B.pdf Art. 328]</ref> Adult children of Salvadoran citizens are exempt.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Portal de Transparencia - El Salvador |url=https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/dgme/services/9704 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.transparencia.gob.sv |language=es}}</ref> Minors are exempt.<ref name=art328/> Exempt are the visitors holding a valid visa issued by El Salvador and the citizens of the [[European Union|European Union / EEA]] (except [[Bulgaria]], [[Croatia]] and [[Romania]]), [[Argentina]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Monaco]], [[New Zealand]], [[Nicaragua]], [[Panama]], [[Paraguay]], [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]], [[San Marino]], [[São Tomé and Príncipe]], [[South Africa]], [[Switzerland]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Turkey]], [[Uruguay]] and [[Vatican City]].{{cn|date=February 2024}} |
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== Central America-4 Border Control Agreement == |
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The [[Central America-4 Border Control Agreement]] is a treaty between [[Guatemala]], El Salvador, [[Honduras]] and [[Nicaragua]]. A visa issued by one of the four countries is honored by all four of the countries. The time period for the visa, however, applies to the total time spent in any of the four countries without leaving the CA-4 area.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shepard|first1=Wade|title=CA-4 Visa for Central America Explained|url=http://www.vagabondjourney.com/ca-4-visa-for-central-america-explained/|website=Vagabond Journey|access-date=13 February 2015|date=2 September 2010}}</ref> |
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==Visitor statistics== |
==Visitor statistics== |
Revision as of 04:12, 6 March 2024
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Visitors to El Salvador must obtain a visa from one of the Salvadoran diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visa policy map
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Visa exemption
Holders of passports of the following 88 jurisdictions can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days (all visitors except the nationals of Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama must hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for next destination):[1][2]
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ID - May also enter with an ID card if come from a country that is part of the CA-4 Agreement.
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Canceled:
- 2 May 2008: Venezuela[citation needed]
- 12 December 2018: Taiwan
Visa exemption also applies to residents of countries that are visa exempt as well as holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state. This does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cameroon, China, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and Yemen who also can't obtain a visa on a simplified procedure but their application needs to be approved in El Salvador.
Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Suriname, Thailand, Venezuela and Vietnam do not require a visa.
Transit without a visa is allowed for travellers who normally require a visa but are transiting within 48 hours and hold onward tickets.
Tourist card
Visitors entering the country by air and sea must obtain a tourist card upon arrival ($12).[8] Adult children of Salvadoran citizens are exempt.[9] Minors are exempt.[8] Exempt are the visitors holding a valid visa issued by El Salvador and the citizens of the European Union / EEA (except Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania), Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay and Vatican City.[citation needed]
Central America-4 Border Control Agreement
The Central America-4 Border Control Agreement is a treaty between Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. A visa issued by one of the four countries is honored by all four of the countries. The time period for the visa, however, applies to the total time spent in any of the four countries without leaving the CA-4 area.[10]
Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving to El Salvador for the purpose of tourism (excluding those on a one-day visit) were nationals of the following countries:[11]
Country | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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530,531 | 511,829 | 465,055 |
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447,628 | 431,792 | 422,811 |
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202,339 | 177,777 | 171,763 |
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32,654 | 27,567 | 27,489 |
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28,737 | 27,981 | 25,150 |
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28,262 | 33,931 | 32,937 |
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24,796 | 29,188 | 31,911 |
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8,565 | 7,850 | 7,788 |
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3,532 | 4,123 | 5,440 |
Total | 1,401,598 | 1,345,165 | 1,282,792 |
See also
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References
- ^ Visas para extranjeros
- ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "一部旅券査証及び査証料の相互免除に関する日本国政府とエル・サルヴァドル共和国政府との間の取極(口上書)" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 28 February 1973. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. September 1986.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. December 1988.
- ^ "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. July 2000.
- ^ "El Salvador anuncia exoneración de visa para el ingreso de ciudadanos peruanos a su territorio (El Salvador announces visa exemption for the entry of Peruvian citizens to its territory)". Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ a b Art. 328
- ^ "Portal de Transparencia - El Salvador". www.transparencia.gob.sv (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Shepard, Wade (2 September 2010). "CA-4 Visa for Central America Explained". Vagabond Journey. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ Boletín estadístico 2015 p. 54