→ El Salvador visa for Maltese citizens
As a Maltese passport holder, your journey to El Salvador offers remarkable flexibility, allowing for a visa-free stay of up to 180 days, perfect for exploring its rich Mayan heritage and stunning Pacific coastline. With only tourist visas typically available for longer stays, this visa-free status is a significant advantage for your upcoming travels. Remember that El Salvador uses the US dollar, so currency exchange from Euros will be straightforward, and while flights are common via major European hubs, factor in the 7-hour time difference from Malta when planning your itinerary.
Visa-free180d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- Required
- Health insurance
- Not required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristTourist Card
90d$12valid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Entry (Visa‑Exempt, Tourism or Business)
180d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessSpecial Entry Permit (Business)
Apply TransitTransit Without Visa (up to 48 hours)
2d$0valid 2d
WorkTemporary Residence with Work Authorization
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
OtherPermanent Residence (after Temporary Residence)
multiple-entry