Access
Visa free
FStay 180 days
Policy · El SalvadorPassport Atlas
Costa Rica passport to El Salvador
Yes — Costa Rica passport holders can visit El Salvador without a visa for up to 180 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- El Salvador lets 88 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “Visa free” at 90 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: El Salvador passports also enter Costa Rica without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to El Salvador
Open to Costa Rica passports near El Salvador
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
Costa RicaEl Salvador- Typical duration
- 1.1 hours
- From
- LIR · SJO
- To
- SAL
Airlines Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
Search live faresDuration 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.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
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.
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
Costa Rica · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.