Visa Requirements
Do Dominican citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Dominican Republic citizens travelling to El Salvador
Many nationalities may enter El Salvador without a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. El Salvador participates in the Central America-4 agreement, allowing free movement among El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua within a combined 90-day allowance.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Dominican Republic passport holders can enter El Salvador for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official El Salvador entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Dominican citizens visiting El Salvador
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Dominican citizens enter El Salvador
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 180 days or fewer. Beyond that, El Salvador needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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What Dominican citizens ask about entering El Salvador
No. Dominican citizens can enter El Salvador without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 180 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
El Salvador uses USD. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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