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El Salvador · Passport Index 2026

Salvadoran passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #38 in the world, with 138 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Salvadoran passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Salvadoran passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Salvadoran passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

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By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe45 of 49 countries
  • Americas40 of 51 countries
  • Asia25 of 50 countries
  • Oceania10 of 24 countries
  • Africa18 of 58 countries
  • Antarctic0 of 1 countries

All 233 destinations for Salvadoran passport holders

233 of 233 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Salvadoran passport holders visit without a visa?

104 countries need no visa at all, and 34 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the El Salvador passport rank?

#38 of 199 passports, with 114 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Salvadoran passport holders visit visa-free?

Brazil, Russia, Japan, Philippines Türkiye, and 99 more.

Where can Salvadoran passport holders get a visa at the airport?

31 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt Thailand, and 27 more.

Which countries let Salvadoran passport holders apply online?

46 countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria DR Congo, and 42 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Salvadoran passport holders?

48, including China, United States, Mexico United Kingdom, and 44 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Salvadoran passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: visa needed; United Kingdom: visa needed; Canada: visa needed; Australia: visa needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: no visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Salvadoran passport holders?

Europe: 92% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Salvadoran passport holders visit easily?

Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras Nicaragua, and 1 more.

Does the El Salvador passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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