Laos
El Salvador
El Salvador visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
El Salvador requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- El Salvador visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which El Salvador visa?
Visitor entry and extension of stay for non-residents (Prórroga de permanencia de no residente)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Time granted at entry to the CA-4 region; one extension of up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$25
All visa types for El Salvador
For the tourist visa, El Salvador’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25, and applications are made on migracion.gob.sv. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Time granted at entry to the CA-4 region; one extension of up to 90 days.
Where to apply in Laos
El Salvador has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Salvadoran citizens travelling to Laos
El SalvadorLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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.
Lao citizens planning a trip to El Salvador can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in El Salvador
How long Lao citizens may stay in El Salvador is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for El Salvador is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
El Salvador’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Guatemala and Honduras require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Salvadoran citizens travelling to Laos
Salvadoran citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
El Salvador requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of El Salvador in Laos?
No. El Salvador has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the El Salvador tourist visa cost?
El Salvador’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the tourist visa.
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Laos?
Salvadoran citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter El Salvador visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an e-Visa for El Salvador.
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.