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El Salvador
El Salvador visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
El Salvador admits Panamanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
- 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 Panama
El SalvadorPanama Visa-free, 90 days Panama 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.
Panamanian 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 Panamanian citizens can stay in El Salvador
Panamanian 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 Panamanian citizens
Guatemala and Honduras admit Panamanian citizens visa-free.
Salvadoran citizens travelling to Panama
Panama admits Salvadoran citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Panama and El Salvador.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
El Salvador admits Panamanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in El Salvador?
Panamanian citizens can stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days.
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama admits Salvadoran citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Panamanian citizens enter El Salvador visa-free?
Yes, Panamanian 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.