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Visa & Entry Guide

El Salvador

El Salvador is the smallest country in mainland Central America.

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CapitalSan Salvador
LanguagesSpanish
Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to El Salvador

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Visa application where required
Passport photograph
Return/onward itinerary
Accommodation confirmation
Proof of funds
Supporting travel documents
Additional documents requested

Passport & documents

Official Immigration Information:
https://www.migracion.gob.sv/

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Visa application where required
Passport photograph
Business invitation
Employer/company letter
Proof of funds
Supporting business documents
Additional documents requested

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Official Immigration Information:
https://www.migracion.gob.sv/

Kenyan residents using other passports

Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Embassy / mission

No resident Embassy of El Salvador in Nairobi. Applicants should confirm the diplomatic mission officially responsible for residents of Kenya.

Processing guidance

Confirm current consular arrangements before application.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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