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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do El Salvador citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

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

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El Salvador vs Venezuela: passport comparison

El Salvador

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #75 · mobility 137.7

Venezuela

71

visa-free countries

Global rank: #90 · mobility 129.3
64

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

El Salvador + Venezuela: passport compatibility

81%

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

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

64 both visa-free
29 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
34 both need a visa
38 access differs

Where El Salvador and Venezuela 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.

How the entry rule changed: El Salvador → Venezuela

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

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 →

Venezuela: good to know

Caracas

Capital

Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)

Currency

Venezuela Time (UTC-4)

Time zone

+58

Calling code

Where else El Salvador goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Venezuela

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 Venezuela?
El Salvador citizens need a visa to enter Venezuela. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — El Salvador or Venezuela?
The El Salvador passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 71. Global rank: El Salvador #75, Venezuela #90.
Where can El Salvador and Venezuela citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 64 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Venezuela?
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 Venezuela?
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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