Philippines passport → El Salvador

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for El Salvador?

Visa required in advance

Filipino passport holders need a visa for El Salvador, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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El Salvador at a glance

Capital: San Salvador
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +503
Region: Central America

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El Salvador for other passports

IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Central America for Filipino passport holders

Costa RicaVisa-free90 days
NicaraguaVisa-free90 days
BelizeVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
PanamaVisa required

Common questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for El Salvador?

Filipino passport holders need a visa for El Salvador, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Filipino citizens stay in El Salvador?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Filipino citizens get a visa on arrival in El Salvador?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Filipino citizens visit without a visa?

63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Philippines passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.