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    Passport/Visa
    Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
    BritishYesNoYes
    AustralianYesNoYes
    CanadianYesNo/1Yes
    USAYesNo/1Yes
    Other EUYesNo/1Yes

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

    Visas
    Not required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 30 days.
    1. Nationals of Canada, Greece and the USA must buy a Tourist Card for US$10, valid for 30 days, upon entry.

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

    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.

    On 12 October 2006, the local authorities issued a yellow alert warning for persons within a 4km (2.5-mile) radius of the Chaparrastique volcano, located approximately 12km (7 miles) southwest of the city of San Miguel. Visitors are advised to avoid the volcano and monitor local media reporting for further updates on the latest volcanic activity.

    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 PrecautionsCertificate Required?
    Yellow FeverNo1
    Cholera2No
    Typhoid and Polio3N/A
    Malaria4N/A

    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
    1
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over six months of age coming from infected areas.

    2
    Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry into El Salvador. However, cases of cholera were reported in 1996 and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

    3
    Typhoid is common and vaccination against typhoid and polio is advised.

    4
    Very low malaria risk, predominantly in the benign vivax form, exists all year in Santa Ana Province and in rural areas of migratory influence.



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