🇸🇻El Salvador Visa for Nicaraguan Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Nicaraguan passport holders do not need a visa for El Salvador. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

CA-4 member: nationals of Nicaragua enter El Salvador visa-free (national ID card accepted) under the CA-4 Border Control Agreement, with a shared 90-day regional quota across El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Also listed as CA-4 partners in El Salvador's official DGME visa classification. Sources: https://rree.gob.sv/visas-para-extranjeros/ ; https://www.migracion.gob.sv/servicios/listado-visa/ (verified 2026-07).

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Entering El Salvador on a Nicaraguan passport

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El Salvador visa for Nicaraguan citizens — FAQ

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for El Salvador?

No — Nicaraguan passport holders do not need a visa for El Salvador. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in El Salvador?

Nicaraguan passport holders can stay in El Salvador for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Nicaraguan citizens need for El Salvador?

A valid passport is all Nicaraguan citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).

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