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El Salvador
El Salvador visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
El Salvador admits South Korean 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 South Korea
El SalvadorSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea 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.
For a trip from South Korea 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).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in El Salvador
South Korean 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 South Korean citizens
Guatemala and Honduras admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Salvadoran citizens travelling to South Korea
Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
El Salvador admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in El Salvador?
South Korean citizens can stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days.
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Salvadoran citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter El Salvador visa-free?
Yes, South Korean 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.