US citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

British citizens must have a passport valid for six months on arrival. British passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months; unless their passports are endorsed 'British National (Overseas)', in which case a visa must be pre-arranged. British visitors will be required to buy a Tourist Card (fee: USD 10) upon arrival if they do not have a visa.

Canadian citizens must have a passport valid for six months on arrival in El Salvador. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

Australian citizens must have a passport valid for six months on arrival. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

South African citizens must have a passport valid for six months on arrival. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

New Zealand citizens must have a passport valid for six months on arrival. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

Irish citizens must have a passport valid for six months on arrival. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

All foreign visitors to El Salvador must hold return or onward tickets, and the required travel documentation for their next destination. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter El Salvador, if arriving within 10 days of leaving or transiting through any yellow fever risk area. It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources._Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.