Costa Rica
El Salvador
El Salvador visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for El Salvador: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Salvadoran citizens travelling to Costa Rica
El SalvadorCosta Rica Visa-free, 30 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of El Salvador
Travel advice for El Salvador
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to El Salvador, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates El Salvador at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to El Salvador (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for El Salvador (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in El Salvador
Costa Rican citizens may stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to El Salvador.
El Salvador’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Guatemala and Honduras admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Salvadoran citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and El Salvador.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for El Salvador: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in El Salvador?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days.
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter El Salvador visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter El Salvador without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.