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El Salvador visa requirements for Honduran citizens

Honduran citizens do not need a visa for El Salvador. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

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Honduras

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El Salvador

No visa needed

Citizens of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua can enter with a national ID or passport.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days (3 months)
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in El Salvador.

Ways into El Salvador

Your passport and other visas decide which route you can use.

  • Visa not required For your passportRegional ID entryCitizens of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua can enter with a national ID or passport.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Bring your valid national ID or passport.
    2. Show it at the border.

    Documents required

    • National ID or passport, undamaged
    • A receipt for a replacement Guatemalan ID cannot replace the ID.
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredForeign visa exemptionCategory B travellers with a US, Canadian or Schengen visa can enter visa-free.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check that your passport is in Category B.
    2. Show your passport and foreign visa at the border.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • US, Canadian or Schengen visa
    • This rule does not automatically cover Category C travellers.
    • The border officer decides your stay.
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredForeign residence exemptionCategory B travellers with residence in a Category A country can enter visa-free.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your passport category and your residence country's category.
    2. Show your passport and valid residence document.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Valid temporary or permanent residence document
    • Category C travellers still need a visa under this residence rule.
    Official page
  • Other routeOnline Special Entry PermitPeople who need a visa but lack it can apply for this entry permit.
    Stay
    180 days
    Fee
    US$100
    Entries
    Single

    How to apply

    1. Check that your nationality needs a visa.
    2. Create an account on the official entry permit website.
    3. Fill in the form and upload the requested documents.
    4. Pay 100 USD.
    5. Wait for approval by email before you travel.
    • The approved permit is stamped in your passport on arrival.
    • The full document list and a guaranteed processing time are not published.
    Official page
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026

Embassies for this trip

Book an appointment before you go.

All embassies
  • Embassy

    Embassy of El Salvador in Tegucigalpa

    Tegucigalpa

    Calle Froylan Turcios #2144, Tegucigalpa, Honduras Tegucigalpa Francisco Morazán HN, Tegucigalpa 31301, Honduras

Coming from Honduras

  • Plugs A BNo adapter
  • MoneyUSD $
  • TimeSame timeSame as home
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageSpanishSpoken at home too
  • Emergency911 police132 ambulance

Planning your El Salvador trip

Best time to go: The dry season runs from November to April. The rainy season runs from May to October. The coast is warm, while mountain areas are cooler.

  • Bosque El Imposible and Montecristo Cloud ForestExplore mountain forests. Bosque El Imposible is a well-maintained national park in the west.
  • Joya de Cerén, San Andrés and TazumalVisit Mayan sites. Joya de Cerén is a World Heritage Site, and Tazumal has a large pyramid and a museum.
  • Apaneca, Juayua, Panchimalco and SuchitotoVisit colonial towns.
  • La Isla de MéndezSee a fishing village known for its hospitality and remote coconut islands.
Read the full El Salvador guide
El Salvador

About El Salvador

El Salvador is the smallest Central American republic by area, lying on the Pacific coast.

Capital
San Salvador
Money
United States dollar ($)
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+503
Read the El Salvador guide

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Questions

Do honduran citizens need a visa for El Salvador?

Honduran citizens do not need a visa for El Salvador. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

How long can honduran citizens stay in El Salvador?

Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Do salvadoran citizens need a visa for Honduras?

Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for Honduras. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Do other Americas passports get easier entry to El Salvador?

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near El Salvador are easier for honduran citizens?

Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua Panama, and 3 more let honduran citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to El Salvador?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in El Salvador?

United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in El Salvador?

Spanish.

How strong is the Honduras passport?

It ranks #39 and reaches 113 destinations without applying ahead.

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