The following documents are required with each application:

• One completed visa application form
• Two photographs (passport size)
• Valid passport (at least valid for six months)
• Copy of round trip ticket
• Copy of passport including copies of visa issued by other countries
• Invitation letter
• Work-income certificate or bank statement
• Justification letter (only required for multiple entry visas)
• Company support letter or letter from personal contact backing the visa request (required only for multiple entry visas)

Central America Border Control Agreement

El Salvador, together with Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, are party to the Central America Control Agreement (CA-A). Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, tourists may travel within any of the signatory countries for a period of up to ninety (90) days without completing entry and exit formalities at border and immigration checkpoints, aside from paying entry fees. The ninety-day period begins at the first point of entry to any of the CA-4 countries. Fines are applied in case of exceeding the ninety-day limit.
However, a request for an extension can be made for up to ninety (90) additional days by paying a fee before the expiry of the time limit. To obtain a visa extension, the applicant must leave the CA-4 area after the second ninety-day (90) period expires.