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El Salvador visa for Russian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 180 days

El Salvador admits Russian 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

All visa types for El Salvador

Salvadoran citizens travelling to Russia

El SalvadorRussia Visa-free, 90 days Russia 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 Russia 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).

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in El Salvador

Russian 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 Russian citizens

Guatemala and Honduras admit Russian citizens visa-free.

Salvadoran citizens travelling to Russia

No visa is needed by Salvadoran citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and El Salvador.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?

El Salvador admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

How long can Russian citizens stay in El Salvador?

Russian citizens can stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days.

Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Russia?

No visa is needed by Salvadoran citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Russian citizens enter El Salvador visa-free?

Yes, Russian 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.