El Salvador Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days (CA-4 agreement: shared with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)for 🇳🇿 New Zealand citizens travelling to 🇸🇻 El Salvador

📋Required Documents2

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  Tourist card purchased on arrival where applicable
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  Valid passport (valid 6+ months)

  Entry under the CA-4 agreement; a USD 12 tourist card covers up to 90 days for most nationals.

ℹ️What to Expect

To obtain your El Salvador Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days (CA-4 agreement: shared with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua), proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the El Salvador port of entry upon landing. Ensure you have the required documents listed above and the visa fee ready — cash is often preferred. Processing is usually completed within 15–30 minutes. Your passport will be stamped with permission to stay for up to 90 days. Always verify current requirements with the El Salvador embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Proof of onward or return travel
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  Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

🌐Why New Zealand passport holders need a visa for El Salvador

New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in El Salvador because El Salvador extends this facility to New Zealand citizens as part of its immigration policy. This arrangement allows New Zealand travellers to arrive without a pre-arranged visa, completing the entry process at the port of entry.

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