Salvadorian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting El Salvador for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter El Salvador for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | El Salvador e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | El Salvador visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
El Salvador tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of El Salvador nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of El Salvador in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 52 minutes)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 52 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 52 minutes)
El Salvador visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest El Salvador diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to El Salvador from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 63,612 | N/A |
| 2009 | 46,728 | -26.54% |
| 2010 | 47,772 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 52,560 | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 55,008 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 60,120 | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 53,100 | -11.68% |
| 2015 | 61,956 | 16.68% |
| 2016 | 72,972 | 17.78% |
| 2017 | 77,832 | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 81,216 | 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 & France comparison
El Salvador's area is approximately 20,720 km2 (8,000 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 26.43 times bigger than El Salvador.
As of October 2025, El Salvador's population is ~6.7 million people - 59,339,916 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted El Salvador & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| El Salvador | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,651,603 | 65,991,519 | 59.3 million fewer people live in El Salvador than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 94 | 267 | El Salvador has 173 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 97 | 143 | El Salvador passport holders visit 46 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 46 | 479 | Salvadorian hosts 433 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to El Salvador in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting El Salvador in 2018 was approximately 81,216.
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| 9.87°C | ||
| Humidity | 86% | |
| Wind | 2.06 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 13:34 PM | |
Useful Information
- San Salvador to Paris: 9671.10 km (6009.34 mi)
- Travel time: 20 hours 8 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025