3 Easy Steps to obtaining el-salvador e-Visa

If you do not satisfy the requirements for applying ETA online, please apply through a travel agent, airline, or el-Salvador visa office. If you are not available for an ETA VISA, you can still apply for another electronic visiting visa.

It is important that you are very careful when you enter your personal details. You will have an opportunity to review all the details you have provided and can change the details at any time until you confirm all details as correct.

If you have made an error, it is important that you correct it before proceeding. Once you have confirmed the details, your credit card will be debited for the non-refundable service charge.

If you find out later that you have made a mistake, you will need to make a new application (and incur another service charge). We cannot change the details on an ETA once it has been issued.

Note: If your ETA details do not match your passport details you might experience delays when boarding your aircraft or be refused entry into el-salvador.

No. You do not need to arrange your transportation into the country before applying for an ETA. Whether you are traveling by boat or plane, it’s okay to apply for your ETA anytime before or after your confirmed ticket.

• No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

• A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

• Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveler must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months beyond the period of intended stay, with two blank visa pages
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
• Hold proof of purpose of trip
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold a visa for the next country, where applicable
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

The official language of El Salvador is Salvadorian Spanish. This Spanish dialect is similar to Spanish in the rest of Central America but differs in pronunciation and usage which is why it is called Salvadorian Spanish. English is not widely spoken except in major tourist areas. Learning a bit of Spanish will be helpful and welcomed by locals.

A visa is not required when traveling as a tourist from Canada or the United States for up to 90 days. There is a tourist fee of US$10.00 on arrival in El Salvador which is charged when going through immigration at the airport, land border, or seaport.

The processing time for an El Salvador visa application is up to 7 working days from the date of submission.

The most common forms of local transportation in El Salvador are buses and taxis. When taking a taxi be sure to look for an “A” precursor on the plate which denotes a licensed cab.

An El Salvador visa is most appropriate for Indians traveling to El Salvador for business and recreational purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, or even short family visits. The type of visa to enter El Salvador will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit, and duration.

No. If you have a family member, you will have to apply each for an application. Even if your child is traveling under your passport, they will need their own application.

Yes, kindly use his/her ID information alongside your personal information when completing the online application form. Please use your child’s (dependants) identification data requested at the time of completion when adding another traveler to your application. There are no exceptions regarding age.

• No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

• A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

• Visa-exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveler must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months beyond the period of intended stay, with two blank visa pages
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
• Hold proof of purpose of the trip
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold a visa for the next country, where applicable
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15+ days to process in the El Salvador Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application. The processing time for a visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate’s discretion. Please refer to our service selection page for the most up-to-date processing times for El Salvador visas.

All US Citizens require a visa and a US passport to travel to El Salvador, whether for business or tourism.  MOST foreign nationals require a visa.  We can help you to obtain a visa as well as a US passport.

The currency used throughout the country is the US dollar (USD). Credit cards are only accepted in larger hotels, restaurants, and tourist shops. ATMs are easy to find in larger cities but more difficult in rural towns.

In most cases, a single entry is granted on EL Salvador Visa for Indians.

The best time to visit El Salvador is during the dry season from December to March, when the weather is warm and there is a lower chance of downpours.

El Salvador is not a typical family destination but is great for the more adventurous family as it is less touristy than its neighbors. It is a country rich with culture, history, natural beauty, pristine beaches, volcanoes and ruins, with plenty of activities for families to enjoy together.