El Salvador Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days (CA-4 agreement: shared with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)for 🇵🇭 Filipino citizens travelling to 🇸🇻 El Salvador

📋Required Documents1

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  Valid passport (valid 6+ months)

  Entry under the CA-4 agreement; a USD 12 tourist card covers up to 90 days for most nationals.

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a El Salvador Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days (CA-4 agreement: shared with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua), book an appointment at the nearest El Salvador embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes on arrival — no advance processing required. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the El Salvador embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Tourist card purchased on arrival where applicable
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  Proof of onward or return travel (if applicable)
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  Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (if applicable)

🌐Why Filipino passport holders need a visa for El Salvador

Filipino citizens require a visa to enter El Salvador based on the current immigration requirements set by El Salvador's government. Filipino passport holders must apply through the El Salvador embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons El Salvador Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days (CA-4 agreement: shared with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) Applications Are Refused6

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  Belonging to a nationality that requires a consular visa in advance rather than visa-free / tourist-card entry, and arriving without one.
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  Having already used the 90-day CA-4 allowance within the current period across El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras or Nicaragua combined.
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  No proof of onward or return travel, or insufficient evidence of funds for the stay.
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  A passport with less than six months’ validity, or an itinerary suggesting the real purpose is paid work or de-facto residence rather than tourism.
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  A prior overstay or immigration violation in El Salvador or another CA-4 country.
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  Inability to pay the USD 12 tourist card on arrival, or incomplete entry documentation.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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