Do You Need a Permit to
Enter El Salvador?
Click your country on the interactive globe to check your entry requirements.
Visa-Free Entry (85)
Special Entry Permit Required (66)
Consulted Visa Required (41)
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Entry Requirements
El Salvador Entry Requirements by Country
Select a category below to learn what your country's travelers need to enter El Salvador.
Category A
Visa-Free Entry
Citizens can enter El Salvador freely — no visa or special permit required.
85 countries
Category B
Special Entry Permit Required
Citizens must obtain a Special Entry Permit (PEI) before traveling to El Salvador.
66 countries
Category C
Consulted Visa Required
Citizens require a consulted visa from an El Salvador consulate. A Special Entry Permit (PEI) may be an alternative option.
41 countries
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Countries by Category
Find your country's entry requirement status based on official El Salvador immigration data.