Salvadorian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting El Salvador for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter El Salvador for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | El Salvador e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | El Salvador visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
El Salvador tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of El Salvador nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of El Salvador in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of El Salvador in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Atlanta: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Kansas City: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Kansas City, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Philadelphia: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Philadelphia, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Salt Lake City: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Salt Lake City, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Diego: The Consulate General of El Salvador in San Diego, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- St. Louis: The Consulate General of El Salvador in St. Louis, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Dale City: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Dale City, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Dallas: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Dallas, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Las Vegas: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Las Vegas, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Miami: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New Orleans: The Consulate General of El Salvador in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Costa Mesa: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Costa Mesa, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Newark: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Newark, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Santa Ana: The Consulate General of El Salvador in Santa Ana, United States (Working hours: Close now)
El Salvador visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest El Salvador diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to El Salvador from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 259,749 | N/A |
| 2009 | 190,806 | -26.54% |
| 2010 | 195,069 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 214,620 | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 224,616 | 4.66% |
| 2013 | 245,490 | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 216,825 | -11.68% |
| 2015 | 252,987 | 16.68% |
| 2016 | 297,969 | 17.78% |
| 2017 | 317,814 | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 331,632 | 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 & United States comparison
El Salvador's area is approximately 20,720 km2 (8,000 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 441.48 times bigger than El Salvador.
As of November 2025, El Salvador's population is ~6.7 million people - 334,115,626 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted El Salvador & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| El Salvador | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,651,603 | 340,767,229 | 334.1 million fewer people live in El Salvador than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 94 | 273 | El Salvador has 179 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 97 | 134 | El Salvador passport holders visit 37 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 46 | 1147 | Salvadorian hosts 1101 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to El Salvador in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting El Salvador in 2018 was approximately 331,632.
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Today’s Forecast
| 11.48°C | ||
| Humidity | 31% | |
| Wind | 7.72 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 18:48 PM | |
Useful Information
- San Salvador to Washington D.C.: 2777.26 km (1725.71 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 47 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025