Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
El Salvador
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Salvadoran Visa.
El Salvador Visa for Ghanaians
Facts about El Salvador
El Salvador is a small country located in Central America. The country is very popular for its beaches, surf spots, mild tropical climate, and mountainous landscape. The country has more than 2,000 archeological sites and each stand out for their importance. Sand beaches in El Salvador allow tourists to engage in activities such as fishing, surfing, or sunbathing. The country also boasts sublime national parks where tourists can go to see various species of birds and other animals.
The tourism industry in El Salvador is a huge contributor to the economy of the country. Statistics showed in 2014 that a total of 1,394,000 international tourists visited El Salvador. This resulted in the industry contributing $855.5 million to the country’s GDP and provided over 80,000 jobs. It has been estimated that this number is set to further increase in the years to come.
Avoid the possession, use, and trafficking of illegal drugs during your time in the country. Lengthy prison sentences will be handed out to anyone caught for any drug-related offense. Moving around with unlicensed firearms will lead to your arrest and time in jail.
Types of El Salvador Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 21 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 21 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for El Salvador Visa
El Salvador Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit El Salvador for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit relatives and friends while on this visa.
- If you will be staying with family or friend, an invitation letter from your host in El Salvador is required.
- The home address and telephone number of the host should be included in the letter, as well as a valid means of identification.
- You cannot study or work on a tourist visa.
- You may be required to present a document that shows you intend returning to your country on the expiration of your visa.
- Children should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
- Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
- You are requested to exit the country once your visa expires.
El Salvador Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to El Salvador for business purposes.
- Travelers are free to attend business meetings and conferences while on this visa.
- Holders of this visa cannot get paid for any of the services they render while in the country.
- You cannot take up any course of learning or be enrolled in any of the schools in the country with this visa.
- An official letter of invitation from your partner company in El Salvador is required. The letter must indicate your job position, the address of the company, duration, and purpose of the business trip.
- If you are meeting with more than one company, a letter of invitation from each company should be submitted during the visa application process.
- Your current employer should give you a certificate confirming that he/she is aware of your business travel.
- This letter should be presented at the embassy or consulate while applying for your visa.
- You must not overstay on this visa.
- Overstaying is an offense and carries serious consequences.
El Salvador Visa Fees
Tourist visa
10.00 (USD)
Business visa
10.00 (USD)