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Do El Salvador citizens need a visa for Canada?

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El Salvador citizens need a visa to enter Canada. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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El Salvador vs Canada: passport comparison

El Salvador

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #75 · mobility 137.7

Canada

117

visa-free countries

Global rank: #32 · mobility 167.2
80

countries both El Salvador and Canada can enter visa-free together

El Salvador + Canada: passport compatibility

71%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where El Salvador and Canada travel together — by entry type:

80 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
58 access differs

Where El Salvador and Canada can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (80)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Argentina90 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize30 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong30 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru180 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Turkey90 days#94 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vatican90 days#60

Only El Salvador is visa-free (1)

Canada: how many El Salvador applications are not approved

IRCC publishes how many applications were processed and how many approved. The gap covers refusals and withdrawals together — Canada does not report refusals separately.

35.3%
of applications from El Salvador citizens were not approved in 2025
+1.1 pp above the all-country median (34.2%)
+8.9 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 26.4%, now 35.3%
8,235applications processed in the year
5,330of them approved
#64strictest of 133 countries

Two caveats without which the figure misleads. First, it covers all temporary residents — visits, study and work together — whereas for the US we show B-1/B-2 visas and for the UK visitor visas. Second, IRCC does not break out refusals, so the gap between processed and approved also includes withdrawn applications. This rate is not comparable with the US or UK figures. Source: IRCC open data  ·  methodology →

How the entry rule changed: El Salvador → Canada

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The El Salvador → Canada rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to Canada
0passports saw Canada tighten its rules
1rule changes for the El Salvador passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Canada: good to know

Ottawa

Capital

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else El Salvador goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Canada

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do El Salvador citizens need a visa for Canada?
El Salvador citizens need a visa to enter Canada. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — El Salvador or Canada?
The Canada passport is stronger: 117 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: El Salvador #75, Canada #32.
Where can El Salvador and Canada citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 80 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Canada?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between El Salvador and Canada?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

El Salvador passport ranking

Where else the El Salvador passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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