Salvadorian visa for Mexican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mexican passport holders visiting El Salvador for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mexican citizens to enter El Salvador for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | El Salvador e-visa for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | El Salvador visa on arrival for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
El Salvador tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mexican 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 Mexico, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of El Salvador nearest your place of residence.
- Mexico City: The Embassy of El Salvador in Mexico City, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Tenosique: The Consulate of El Salvador in Tenosique, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- San Luis Potosi: The Consulate of El Salvador in San Luis Potosi, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Arriaga: The Consulate of El Salvador in Arriaga, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Comitan de Dominguez: The Consulate of El Salvador in Comitan de Dominguez, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Acayucan: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Acayucan, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Tapachula: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Tapachula, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Ciudad Juarez: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Tijuana: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Tijuana, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 13 minutes)
- Cuernavaca: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Cuernavaca, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Monterrey: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Monterrey, Mexico (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
El Salvador visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest El Salvador diplomatic mission offices to Mexico for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mexico traveling to El Salvador from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mexico) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,120 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,558 | -26.51% |
| 2010 | 1,592 | 2.18% |
| 2011 | 1,752 | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 1,834 | 4.68% |
| 2013 | 2,004 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 1,770 | -11.68% |
| 2015 | 2,065 | 16.67% |
| 2016 | 2,432 | 17.77% |
| 2017 | 2,594 | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 2,707 | 4.36% |
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 & Mexico comparison
El Salvador's area is approximately 20,720 km2 (8,000 sq mi), while the area of Mexico is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi). This means Mexico is 93.82 times bigger than El Salvador.
As of October 2025, El Salvador's population is ~6.7 million people - 129,114,585 fewer people than the population of Mexico.
We have highlighted El Salvador & Mexico’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| El Salvador | Mexico | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,651,603 | 135,766,188 | 129.1 million fewer people live in El Salvador than Mexico |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 94 | 157 | El Salvador has 63 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mexico. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 97 | 114 | El Salvador passport holders visit 17 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 46 | 212 | Salvadorian hosts 166 fewer foreign missions than Mexico. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mexico travel to El Salvador in one year?
The number of visitors from Mexico visiting El Salvador in 2018 was approximately 2,707.
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Today’s Forecast
| 13.05°C | ||
| Humidity | 67% | |
| Wind | 2.06 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 19:36 PM | |
Useful Information
- San Salvador to Mexico City: 1683.23 km (1045.91 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025