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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for El Salvador?

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Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter El Salvador — applied for online before departure.

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Sri Lanka vs El Salvador: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

El Salvador

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #75 · mobility 137.7
11

countries both Sri Lanka and El Salvador can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + El Salvador: passport compatibility

52%

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

Where Sri Lanka and El Salvador travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
35 both e-visa / eTA
37 both need a visa
94 access differs

Where Sri Lanka and El Salvador 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 (11)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Dominica21 days#70 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Kiribati90 days#84 Micronesia30 days#89 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (8)

GambiaLesothoMalawiRwandaTajikistanThailandVanuatuVenezuela

Only El Salvador is visa-free (70)

AlbaniaAndorraArgentinaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBelizeBosnia and HerzegovinaBrazilBulgariaChileColombiaCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEstoniaFinlandFranceGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGuatemalaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanKosovoLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMalaysiaMaltaMoldovaMonacoMontenegroNetherlandsNicaraguaNorth MacedoniaNorwayPalestine+20

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for El Salvador

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter El Salvador — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or El Salvador?
The El Salvador passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, El Salvador #75.
Where can Sri Lanka and El Salvador citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for El Salvador?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and El Salvador?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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