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El Salvador
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT -6 (8 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+503
Best time to go
November – April
Drinking water
Bottled water recommended
Travel tips
While you can use larger bills in hotels and banks, you may struggle to use bills larger than $20 in restaurants and shops.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Valid passport (6 month validity)
- Tourist Card on arrival (USD 12)
Visa information: www.migracion.gob.sv
Visa requirements
No visas are required by S.A. passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days.
SA representative
Representation accredited from Mexico City, Mexico
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 2-4; May 1, 10; Jun 17, 22; Aug 6; Sep 15; Nov 2; Dec 25