El Salvador Travel Guide

El Salvador — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

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

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 90 days except:

1. 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 Important Addresses).

Visa Note

All nationals referred to in the chart above will need to apply for a multiple-entry visa in advance, if stay exceeds 90 days.

Travel Warnings

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. You should take care if you need to travel in downtown San Salvador and on roads outside major towns and cities 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 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.