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Answer · 29 October 2026
| If you hold | Answer | Stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport only | Visa neededYou need a visa from an embassy or consulate before you travel. The sources differ in detail: Passport Index (2026-02-17) — e-visa; reference dataset based on IATA Timatic — visa required. The stricter option is shown. | — | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| Schengen residence permit | Visa neededYou need a visa from an embassy or consulate before you travel. The sources differ in detail: Passport Index (2026-02-17) — e-visa; reference dataset based on IATA Timatic — visa required. The stricter option is shown. | — | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| Schengen permanent residence | Visa neededYou need a visa from an embassy or consulate before you travel. The sources differ in detail: Passport Index (2026-02-17) — e-visa; reference dataset based on IATA Timatic — visa required. The stricter option is shown. | — | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| Schengen C visa | No visa neededWith a valid Schengen, Canadian or US visa you do not need a visa for El Salvador, up to 180 days. Does not apply to citizens of countries under a restricted visa regime: check with the consulate. | up to 180 days | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| Schengen national D visa | No visa neededWith a valid Schengen, Canadian or US visa you do not need a visa for El Salvador, up to 180 days. Does not apply to citizens of countries under a restricted visa regime: check with the consulate. | up to 180 days | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| UK residence permit | Visa neededYou need a visa from an embassy or consulate before you travel. The sources differ in detail: Passport Index (2026-02-17) — e-visa; reference dataset based on IATA Timatic — visa required. The stricter option is shown. | — | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| UK visa | Visa neededYou need a visa from an embassy or consulate before you travel. The sources differ in detail: Passport Index (2026-02-17) — e-visa; reference dataset based on IATA Timatic — visa required. The stricter option is shown. | — | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| US green card | Visa neededYou need a visa from an embassy or consulate before you travel. The sources differ in detail: Passport Index (2026-02-17) — e-visa; reference dataset based on IATA Timatic — visa required. The stricter option is shown. | — | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| US visa | No visa neededWith a valid Schengen, Canadian or US visa you do not need a visa for El Salvador, up to 180 days. Does not apply to citizens of countries under a restricted visa regime: check with the consulate. | up to 180 days | reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
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