Visit the tiniest country in Central America, El Salvador! It’s the last Central American Country I visited. I got a USA Tourist visa, so I got exempted. However, if you don’t have it or a Canada or Schengen visa, here’s a guide on getting an El Salvador Tourist Visa with your Philippine Passport.

Photo by Wilson Edilberto Santana Suarez

With its biodiversity as well as historic places like the Mayan Ruins, it’s a nation not to miss in Central America. If you have an El Salvador Tourist Visa, then you can also visit its neighbors like Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Read more in this article.

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Quick Facts about the El Salvador Tourist Visa

Validity: up to 90 days

Number of Entries: Single or Multiple

How to Apply: at the Consulate

Consulate: El Salvador Honorary Consulate in Manila, Philippines
Address: 10th Floor Ortigas Building, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, Manila, Philippines 1600
Telephone Number: + 632-631-445
E-mail: elsalvadormanila@gmail.com

Nearest Embassy: Embassy of El Salvador in Japan
Address: 38 Kowa Building No. 803, 4-12-24 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan
Telephone Number: +81 (03) 3499-4461
E-mail: embassyjapon@rree.gob.sv

Exemptions:

Holders of a valid visa the following can enter El Salvador without a visa; you can get a Tourist Card upon arrival for USD 10

Canada
Schengen Member State
USA

CA-4 visa

You will be issued a CA-4 Visa. This is a visa for four countries in Central America – El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Just like the Schengen Area, you can enter these four countries with only one visa. However, your stay in all of the four countries will depend on how many days are granted to you.

For example, you are given 90 days; you can only tour around the CA-4 countries for a total of 90 days and not 90 days each. If you go out of any of these countries and decide to come back, you’ll need a multiple-entry visa. It’s very similar to the rules of a Schengen Visa.

El Salvador Tourist Visa Requirements

1. Visa Application Form – filled-up with signature

2. Valid Passport – must be valid for at least 6 months

3. 1 Passport Sized Photos – a colored photograph that is recently taken

4. Round trip flight itinerary of reservation or Air Tickets – it is not required to have a paid ticket, you can use our rent-a-flight service for USD 30 only

5. Copy of used passport pages and passport data page

6. Proof of work, income, or studies

Bank Certificates or Bank Statements
Certificate of Studies, Employment, or Business Registration
Income Tax Returns

7. Activities or Program in El Salvador

8. Visa Fee

Single Entry - $ 30.00
Multiple Entry - $ 60.00

Supporting for those with Sponsor

If a person:

Copy of an Identity Card or Resident Card
NIT
Duly Notarized Invitation Letter in this format

If a person:

Company Incorporation Deed, duly registered in the Commercial Registry
Valid credential registered in the Commercial Registry
NIT Tax Identification Number
Company VAT card
Duly Notarized Invitation Letter in this format

Step by Step Guide in Getting an El Salvador Tourist Visa

STEP 1: Gather your documents.

STEP 2: Go to the consulate and submit your visa application.

STEP 3: Pay the application fee.

STEP 4: Wait for the decision of your application.

STEP 5: Claim your visa that is stamped on your passport.

FAQS in Applying for El Salvador Tourist Visa for Filipinos

1. How much is the visa fee for a tourist visa?

It will cost $30 for a single entry visa while a $60 multiple entry visa.

2. Is the visa fee refundable?

No, once it is paid, it is non-refundable.

3. How do I pay?

You can pay at the consulate.

4. Do they accept walk-in applications?

Yes, they do.

5. Where is the Consulate of El Salvador?

El Salvador Honorary Consulate in Manila, Philippines10th Floor Ortigas BuildingOrtigas Avenue, Pasig CityManila, Philippines 1600

6. What are the working hours of the Embassy?

They are open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Mondays to Fridays.

7. What countries can I enter with my El Salvador Tourist Visa?

Due to being issued a CA-4 visa, then you can also visit Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

8. What if I’m out of the country, how can I apply?

You can get information from the nearest El Salvador Embassy in your area.

9. Can I visit El Salvador without a Visa?

Yes, you can enter El Salvador without a visa if you have a valid Canada, US, or Schengen Visa.

With scenic views, gorgeous active volcanoes, stunning lakes, and historic ruins, you will enjoy El Salvador. Get your El Salvador Tourist visa in the consulate and book a flight to Central America. You can also try getting a Canada, US, or Schengen to skip this process and visit other countries as well, visa-free!