Israel to El Salvador visa requirements

Israeli passport holders do not need a visa for El Salvador. They enter visa-free for tourism and buy a US$12 tourist card on arrival, valid for up to 90 days within the CA-4 region (extendable, with El Salvador's policy permitting stays of up to 180 days). Israel is on El Salvador's list of visa-exempt jurisdictions, so an ordinary Israeli passport holder can travel for tourism without obtaining a visa in advance. On arrival at the airport, seaport, or land border, travelers purchase a Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo) for US$12, paid in cash US dollars. This card grants stays of up to 90 days, which under the Central America-4 (CA-4) Border Control Agreement counts as time across El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua combined; the maximum can be extended toward 180 days. Entry requires a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds. There is no eVisa or formal visa-on-arrival process for Israelis — the tourist card is an administrative entry fee, not a visa. No advance application is needed. Sources consulted include the US State Department country information page, the English Wikipedia summary of El Salvador's visa policy, and consular reference aggregators. This verdict reflects requirements current as of mid-2026; travelers should reconfirm the tourist card fee and validity with the El Salvador Embassy in Tel Aviv or the airline shortly before departure, as CA-4 rules and fees can change.