Up to 90 days under the CA-4 agreement, which counts your combined time in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Salvadoran law allows visa-exempt nationals up to 180 days more broadly, but the CA-4 90-day limit is what is typically enforced for the region.

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Q: Is there still a $12 tourist card fee?

No. El Salvador's Legislative Assembly abolished the $12 Migratory Entry Card (TIM) fee in May 2025, so entry is now free. Some older sources, including the U.S. State Department page, may still list the $12 fee.

Q: What is the CA-4 agreement?

It is a border-control pact among El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. US citizens can move freely among the four countries, but the 90-day allowance is shared across all of them rather than reset at each border.

Q: How much passport validity do I need?

El Salvador formally requires the passport to be valid at the time of entry with one blank page. Carrying at least six months' validity is the safest practice.

Q: Can I extend my stay?

Yes. You may request a one-time extension to remain in the CA-4 region beyond 90 days from local immigration authorities (DGME) before your authorized stay expires.

US ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in El Salvador. You enter visa-free, and since May 2025 the old $12 tourist card (TIM) fee has been abolished, so entry is free of charge. You may stay up to 90 days within the CA-4 region (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua combined). El Salvador grants US passport holders visa-free entry for tourism. On arrival you no longer pay anything: the $12 Migratory Entry Card (TIM) fee was eliminated by El Salvador's Legislative Assembly in May 2025 as part of a migration-law reform aimed at attracting tourism and investment. The U.S. State Department page still references the legacy $12 card, but Salvadoran government and news sources confirm the fee has been scrapped. The practical stay limit for US tourists is 90 days under the Central America-4 (CA-4) Border Control Agreement, which pools your allowance across El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; immigration law more broadly allows visa-exempt nationals up to 180 days. Your passport should be valid at entry (carry 6 months' validity to be safe) with at least one blank page, and you should be ready to show proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. No advance application, eVisa, or pre-registration is required for a short tourist visit.

免签旅游多次入境最近核实 2026-05-30

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/01 — 关键数字

关键事实

最近核实 2026-05-30

签证类型

Visa-free entry (no visa or tourist card fee)

最长停留

Up to 90 days (CA-4 region combined)

每次入境

入境次数

Multiple within authorized period

自签发日起

签证费

USD 0 (TIM tourist card fee abolished May 2025)

仅领事费

办理时间

None - granted on arrival

常规通道

有效期

Stay authorized at entry; passport valid at entry (6 months recommended)

自签发日起

/02 — 办理流程

如何申请

/01

Confirm your passport is valid

Ensure your US passport is valid at the time of entry and has at least one blank page. Six months' remaining validity is the safe standard, though El Salvador formally requires validity only at entry.

· Passport· 1 blank page

/02

Book onward or return travel

Immigration officers may ask for proof of onward or return travel and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Keep your itinerary accessible.

· Return ticket· Proof of funds

/03

Fly in - no visa or pre-registration needed

US citizens are visa-exempt for tourism. There is no eVisa, ETA, or online form to complete before arrival.

· No visa· No pre-registration

/04

Clear immigration at the port of entry

Present your passport at Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL) or a land border. Since May 2025 there is no tourist card fee to pay.

· On arrival· No fee

/05

Receive your entry stamp

You will be admitted for a tourist stay. Note the CA-4 90-day allowance is shared with Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

· Entry stamp· 90-day CA-4 clock

/06

Extend if needed

To stay in the CA-4 region beyond 90 days, request a one-time extension from local immigration (Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria) before your authorized period ends.

· Extension· DGME

/03 — 材料清单

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签证类型出行日期

截止提醒导出前请填写日期

建议Valid US passport (6 months' validity recommended, valid at entry minimum)

护照原件；按要求保留空白页和剩余有效期

required

必需At least one blank passport page

护照原件；按要求保留空白页和剩余有效期

required

必需Return or onward travel ticket

与申请停留日期一致的订单、行程单或确认函

required

建议Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

银行流水、存款、收入或资产证明，姓名和日期需清晰

recommended

建议Accommodation details / address in El Salvador

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

recommended

建议Awareness of CA-4 90-day shared limit

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

recommended

必需Declare cash over USD 10,000 on entry/exit

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

situational

建议Travel/medical insurance

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

recommended

按情况官方申请表或在线申请

官方表格；按要求在线提交或打印后签名

免签路线通常无需签证申请表；如目的地要求入境卡或电子授权，仍需提交。

必需机票和酒店行程

按本路线要求提供确认订单或代办机构安排行程

行程日期应符合允许停留期和签证有效期。

建议旅行医疗保险

保单证明需显示姓名、目的地和保障日期

即使签证规则只建议购买，部分目的地或代办机构仍可能要求提供。

官方来源U.S. Department of State - El Salvador International Travel Information U.S. Embassy in El Salvador - Travel Requirements El Salvador Abolishes $12 Tourist Entry Fee (El Salvador in English)

已包含申请链接：Visa policy of El Salvador (Wikipedia)

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/04 — 费用

费用明细

全包估算

项目金额来源

Tourist visaUSD 0Visa-free for US citizens

Tourist card (TIM)USD 0USD 12 fee abolished May 2025

Departure / airport taxIncludedTypically bundled in airfare

总计估算0 — 0含全部

/05 — 办理时间

办理时间

On arrival (visa-free)

Immediate at the border

US citizens are admitted without any visa or fee; just clear immigration at the port of entry.

/06 — 拒签风险

常见拒签原因

按频率

/01

Tourism / short visit

US passport holders are visa-exempt for tourism and admitted on arrival.

High

/02

Visiting friends and family

Same visa-free channel applies to social visits within the authorized stay.

High

/03

Short business meetings

Brief, non-remunerated business activity is generally covered by visa-free entry; longer or paid work needs a separate permit.

Medium

/04

Regional CA-4 travel

Travelers combining El Salvador with Guatemala, Honduras or Nicaragua share one 90-day allowance.

Medium

/05

Transit / cruise stop

Short transits and port calls fall under the same visa-free admission.

Low

/07 — 抵达之后

落地后须知

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — 政策历史

政策变更记录

自 2024 年起

2026-05-30 · 重大

United States of America to El Salvador route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for US citizens via U.S. State Department and Salvadoran sources. Updated to reflect abolition of the USD 12 tourist card (TIM) fee in May 2025; entry is now free.

/09 — 常见问题