São Tomé and Príncipe
El Salvador
El Salvador visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can visit El Salvador without a visa for 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to El Salvador, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in El Salvador
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Guatemala and Honduras admit citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free.
Salvadoran citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Salvadoran citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for El Salvador?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in El Salvador?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days.
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Salvadoran citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter El Salvador visa-free?
Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.