You can travel to El Salvador for tourism or business for up to 180 days without a visa.

You can extend your stay by contacting the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration.

To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must meet the Salvadoran government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the Salvadoran Embassy in the UK.

If you overstay your visa, you may have to pay a fine before leaving the country.

Applying for a visa

If you need a visa, contact the Salvadoran Embassy in the UK.

Travelling between El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua

You can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa. Read the travel advice for:

• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Nicaragua

The 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders. You’ll have to go through immigration checks at borders.

If you’re expelled from one of these countries, you’re also excluded from the other 3. If you overstay, you may get a fine.

You can travel between El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua for up to 90 days without a visa. Read the travel advice for:

• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Nicaragua

The 90-day period starts when you enter any of these countries and does not restart when you cross borders. You’ll have to go through immigration checks at borders.

If you’re expelled from one of these countries, you’re also excluded from the other 3. If you overstay, you may get a fine.

Updated information about visa requirements when travelling between El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.