Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

Colombia passport to El Salvador

Yes — Colombia passport holders can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • El Salvador lets 88 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Colombia is one of them.
  • Colombia passports get “Visa free” at 84 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: El Salvador passports also enter Colombia without a prior visa.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

Flight corridor

Direct flights

ColombiaColombiaEl SalvadorEl Salvador
Typical duration
2.8 hours
From
BOG · CLO · MDE
To
SAL

Airlines Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia

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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Colombia

Country profile

Capital

Bogotá

Population

53.1 million

Area

1,138,910 km²

Currency

Colombian peso COP

Languages

Spanish

Time zone

UTC-05:00

Foreign-born

3.1 million · 2024

Migrant share

5.8%

Ethnic groups · 2018

  • Mestizo and White87.6%
  • Afro-Colombian6.8%
  • Indigenous4.3%
  • unspecified1.4%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

El Salvador

Country profile

Capital

San Salvador

Population

6 million

Area

21,040 km²

Currency

United States dollar USD

Languages

Spanish

Time zone

UTC-06:00

Foreign-born

43,342 · 2024

Migrant share

0.7%

Ethnic groups · 2007

  • Mestizo86.3%
  • White12.7%
  • other0.6%
  • Indigenous0.2%
  • Black0.1%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type A

Mains

120 V · 60 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+503

Airports

SAL · ILS

Highlights

  • Santa Ana Volcano
  • Joya de Cerén
  • Suchitoto

Colombia · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Colombia passport need a visa for El Salvador?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 180 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 180 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

El Salvador typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a El Salvador mission.

What about a El Salvador passport entering Colombia?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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