Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
El Salvador
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Salvadoran Visa.
- Passport valid for 6 months after the intended date of exiting the country. The passport must two have blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
- Duly completed visa application form which has been signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The photographs should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the last three months prior to the period of visa application. This is to show that you can take of yourself during your time in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
- El salvador does not have an embassy in Kenya. Applicants are to make their visa application in Ethiopia.
El Salvador Visa for Kenyans
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.
Travelers are advised to not participate in demonstrations. Foreigners involved in demonstrations may be detained or deported. Ensure you obtain approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in El Salvador before attending conferences.
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 |
| Transit visa | 21 days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for El Salvador Visa
- Passport valid for 6 months after the intended date of exiting the country. The passport must two have blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
- Duly completed visa application form which has been signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The photographs should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the last three months prior to the period of visa application. This is to show that you can take of yourself during your time in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
- El salvador does not have an embassy in Kenya. Applicants are to make their visa application in Ethiopia.
El Salvador Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa allows Kenyans to visit El Salvador for tourism and leisure purposes.
- Foreigners who have been invited by their friends and relatives in the country can visit the country using this visa.
- If you are visiting a relative in the country, you are required to present a letter of invitation from your host indicating the relationship between you and the host. The home address, telephone number and valid means of identification of the host should be included in the letter.
- Whilst you are in the country, you can decide to attend festivals and events that are of interest to you.
- A letter from the applicants’ employer confirming applicants’ leave should be provided. The letter should also indicate the applicants’ job status, name of the company, and the duration of your leave.
- Copy of applicants’ stay permit is required.
- Minors should present the original copy of their birth certificate during the visa application process. A notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor should also be submitted with other documents.
- A document which shows that you have the incentive of returning to your country.
- Proof of payment of paid visa application.
- Kenyans are not permitted to engage in business activities in the country.
- Ensure you leave the country on or before the visa expires.
- Applicants should ensure they are vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to El Salvador.
El Salvador Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa allows foreigners to visit El Salvador to partake in various business activities of their choice.
- Business travelers can negotiate and sign business contracts, attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits, with their partner companies in the country.
- Kenyans who intend to attend conferences in the country should ensure they obtain approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country.
- 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.
- A letter from your employer in Kenya stating awareness and allowance of your business leave. The letter should also state the position you are holding in the company, the duration of your visit and the purpose of your visit.
- The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in El Salvador.
- If you are self-employed, a copy of your certificate of business registration and the income tax return is required.
- Proof of previous business transactions between the applicant’s company and the partner company in El Salvador is required.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.
- Proof of the incentive of returning to your country.
- Kenyans are not permitted to receive payment for the services they render while they are in El Salvador.
- Applicants should be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to the country.
El Salvador Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Kenyans applying for this visa have the intention of making stopovers in an airport or seaport in the country.
- Foreigners can stop over at any airport in El Salvador and board a connecting flight to the destination country.
- Applicants of this visa should make sure the visa and other entry permits of their destination country are made available.
- The flight ticket to your destination country is a necessary document to be submitted during the visa application process.
- The Transit Visa cannot be extended.
- Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate and a letter of consent signed by both their parents.
- Foreigners should possess a certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
- This visa does not allow you to work or study in one of the academic institutions in the country.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
El Salvador Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Transit visa
100.00 (USD)
El Salvador Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Kenya
Ethopia
SIDIST KILO, Gulele Sub-City, Kebele 02 Addis Ababa
(002511) 1226422