For the U.S. adventure traveler, entering El Salvador requires two things: a current U.S. passport and either a one-entry tourist card or a Salvadoran visa.
The one-entry tourist card is valid for 30 days will suffice for most adventure travelers. Getting your tourist card is a piece of cake - you simply pay a $10 fee to immigration officials upon arrival in El Salvador.
For those planning on an extended adventure travel experience in El Salvador that will last over 30 days, you'll need a multiple entry visa. You can obtain a multiple entry visa for free from the El Salvador embassy in Washington, D.C.
Embassy of El Salvador
2308 California Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
tel. (202) 265-9671, 265-9672, 265-9675
fax (202) 234-3834
e-mail: correo@elsalvador.org
website: http://www.elsalvador.org.
You can also apply for a Salvadoran visa from one of El Salvador's several consulates. El Salvadora has established consulates in the following U.S. cities: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco.
When applying for a visa, the adventure traveler may be asked to present evidence of U.S. employment and adequate finances for their visit either at the time of visa application or upon arrival in El Salvador.
An exit tax of 27 dollars and 15 cents must be paid when departing El Salvador from the international airport.
For adventure travelers from outside the U.S., we recommend contacting a Salvadoran embassy or consulate to determine the entry requirements applicable to your country of origin.
Links to more information:
CIA World Fact Book - El Salvador
US Department of State
Thursday, February 21, 2008
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