GoEl Salvador Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

The Saudi side grants visa free entry to Chinese nationals holding diplomatic, official, or service ordinary passports for a maximum stay of 90 days. If a longer stay is required, an application for visa extension must be submitted to the Saudi authorities. Chinese citizens need to apply for a visa from the Salvadoran Embassy in China for private travel to El Salvador. If you hold a valid US, Canadian, or Schengen visa, you can enjoy visa on arrival treatment, with a visa on arrival processing fee of $12 and a stay period not exceeding 180 days.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

1、 Individuals entering El Salvador from or through countries affected by yellow fever in Latin America, such as Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil, must bring proof of yellow fever vaccination (which takes effect at least 10 days after vaccination), otherwise they will be denied entry.

2、 Salvadoran customs require passengers to declare cash of $10000 or more when entering or leaving the country.

The risk level of El Salvador is blue (low risk).

public security

At present, the political situation in El Salvador is relatively stable, and the security situation has significantly improved compared to before, but criminal cases such as theft and robbery still occur from time to time.

FDA

El Salvador has poor water quality and sanitation conditions. It is recommended to drink bottled water instead of tap water. Pay attention to food hygiene and avoid food poisoning and diarrhea. Pay attention to mosquito prevention and avoid contracting diseases such as dengue fever, Zika, malaria, etc.

Urgent Help

Country code: 503

Emergency phone numbers: 911 for fire alarm, robbery police, and traffic police

Emergency medical assistance hotline: 132

air traffic

San Salvador International Airport is one of the most modernized airports in Central America, offering international flights to the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, as well as Central America and the Caribbean.

land transport

Transportation in El Salvador is mainly by road. There are two highways, including the Pan American Expressway.

water communication

The main ports in El Salvador are Akajutra Port.

Urban transportation

Salvador has convenient transportation within the city, including buses, taxis, ride hailing services, and can also rent cars for self driving.

Commodity prices

The official currency of El Salvador is the US dollar, and prices are relatively high in Central American countries.

The main products include coffee, sugar, textiles, etc.

Customs taboos

（1） Holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Holy Week (between March and April, time varies), Labor Day (May 1), Mother's Day (May 10), Father's Day (June 17), August Day (August 1-6), Independence Day (September 15), Day of the Dead (November 2), Christmas Day (December 25), etc.

（2） Common Etiquette: El Salvador is one of the birthplaces of the Maya civilization. Give a handshake and a face to face ceremony when meeting, and exchange greetings with each other. Avoid the number "13".

Communications Power

El Salvador has complete fixed, mobile phone, Internet and other communication services with average service quality, and star rated hotels can generally access the Internet free of charge.

The voltage is 110 volts, and the power supply is an American standard two-phase flat socket.

contact information

Consular Protection and Assistance Hotline of the Chinese Embassy in El Salvador:+503 75198415 (for urgent consular protection matters only)