El Salvador Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/2	Yes
USA	Yes	No/2	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/1/2	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months after departure required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 30 days except:

1. Nationals of Bulgaria, Romania and Poland who do require a visa.
2. Nationals of Canada, Greece, Portugal and the USA must buy a tourist card for US$10, valid for 30 days, on entry.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Visa Note
All nationals referred to in the chart above will need to apply for a multiple-entry visa in advance, if stay exceeds 30 days.

Warning
The threat from terrorism is low, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The rainy season in El Salvador normally runs from May to October, coinciding with the hurricane season in the Caribbean.

There are very high crime rates in El Salvador. Travelers should take great care if traveling alone or at night.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Sometimes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No*

Health Care
Medical facilities are limited outside San Salvador. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment. Travelers are advised to carry a copy of their insurance document as hospitals may not provide treatment otherwise. State-run hospitals are basic and visitors are advised to use private clinics where possible.

Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over six months of age coming from infected areas.


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