El Salvador
Canada
Canada visa for Salvadoran citizens
Entry requirement
Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in El Salvador
- Embassy of Canada in San Salvador
Calle El Mirador & 87 Avenida Norte, Torre Quattro, Level 10, Colonia Escalon, San Salvador
Canada has 1 mission in El Salvador, with its embassy in San Salvador.
Canadian citizens travelling to El Salvador
CanadaEl Salvador Visa-free, 180 days El Salvador visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
For a trip from El Salvador to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Salvadoran citizens can stay in Canada
How long Salvadoran citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Salvadoran citizens apply
In El Salvador, applications go to the Canadian embassy in San Salvador, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Salvadoran citizens
The United States requires Salvadoran citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to El Salvador
El Salvador admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Canada?
Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in El Salvador?
The Canadian embassy in El Salvador is in San Salvador.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
El Salvador admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Salvadoran citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.