Cape Verde visa for Salvadoran citizens

Travelers from Cape Verde wishing to visit El Salvador will find that a visa is required, typically allowing stays of up to 90 days for tourism. The single tourist visa type available usually involves a fee of around $30-50, and upon arrival, visitors will appreciate that El Salvador uses the US Dollar, simplifying currency exchange from CVE. Given the significant geographical distance spanning the Atlantic Ocean and multiple time zones, direct flights are non-existent, often necessitating routes through European or North American hubs like Lisbon or Miami, leading to substantial travel times upwards of 20 hours. While the vibrant Creole culture of Cape Verde offers a stark contrast to El Salvador's rich Mesoamerican heritage, a basic grasp of Spanish will greatly enhance your experience navigating this compact Central American nation.

Visa on arrival· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months

Visa options

TransitTraffic Visa (Transit)
4d
Apply
TouristTourism Visa
90dvalid 2mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Ordinary)
180dvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Multiple Entry)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkResidence Visa
180d
Apply

Not available at all entry points.

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