Salvadorian visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting El Salvador for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter El Salvador for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | El Salvador e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | El Salvador visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
El Salvador tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in El Salvador.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from El Salvador.
If you are looking for El Salvador visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of El Salvador nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of El Salvador in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 55 minutes)
El Salvador visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest El Salvador diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to El Salvador from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 61,668 | N/A |
| 2009 | 45,300 | -26.54% |
| 2010 | 46,312 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 50,954 | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 53,327 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 58,283 | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 51,478 | -11.68% |
| 2015 | 60,063 | 16.68% |
| 2016 | 70,742 | 17.78% |
| 2017 | 75,454 | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 78,734 | 4.35% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
El Salvador & Australia comparison
El Salvador's area is approximately 20,720 km2 (8,000 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 370.77 times bigger than El Salvador.
As of October 2025, El Salvador's population is ~6.7 million people - 20,352,774 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted El Salvador & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| El Salvador | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,651,603 | 27,004,377 | 20.4 million fewer people live in El Salvador than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 94 | 136 | El Salvador has 42 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 97 | 130 | El Salvador passport holders visit 33 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 46 | 319 | Salvadorian hosts 273 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to El Salvador in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting El Salvador in 2018 was approximately 78,734.
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| Humidity | 87% | |
| Wind | 2.57 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 02:02 AM | |
Useful Information
- San Salvador to Canberra: 24303.29 km (15101.36 mi)
- Travel time: 50 hours 37 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025