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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for El Salvador. Fee: USD 12 (~USD 12). Processing: Immediate (Tourist Card). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Tourist Card required (purchased on arrival at SAL airport): USD 12. 90-day stay. Valid for entry to all CA-4 countries (Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador). Alternatively, visa via embassy in New Delhi.
Visa types: Tourist Card (USD 12, purchased on arrival at SAL airport) - 90-day stay; Tourist Visa via embassy; Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Visa; Family Reunification; Resident; Transit; Diplomatic. Part of CA-4 agreement (valid for Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Tourist Card Validity: Used at arrival. Max Stay: 90 days (CA-4 valid).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Tourist Card purchased on arrival OR embassy visa application; Recent photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking OR address of accommodation; Bank statement (USD 100/day proof); Travel insurance; Yellow Fever certificate if from endemic area; For Business: invitation from Salvadoran company.
Visa types (2)
Tourist Card required (purchased on arrival at SAL airport): USD 12. 90-day stay. Valid for entry to all CA-4 countries (Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador). Alternatively, visa via embassy in New Delhi.
El Salvador Business Visa for meetings. Note: El Salvador has been promoting Bitcoin-friendly business since 2021 — some emerging interest.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections at Tourist Card: (1) Inadequate cash for USD 12 Tourist Card; (2) Insufficient funds (USD 100/day); (3) CA-4 itinerary not coherent (Guatemala/Honduras/Nicaragua connections); (4) Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; (5) Single male travelers face extra scrutiny.
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