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India passport holders: Multiple entry for El Salvador. Fee: USD 60 (~USD 60). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Indians require Consular Visa (Group C list). Fee: USD 60 (~INR 5,700). Apply via El Salvador Embassy New Delhi (limited services). Visa-free for valid US multi-entry visa holders.
Visa types: Consular Tourist Visa (Group C); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit. Visa-free for valid US multi-entry visa holders. CA-4 agreement: visa allows movement to Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30-90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days (CA-4 region cumulative).
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); Application form; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance; Employment letter; Police clearance (long-stay); Yellow Fever cert if applicable; Aadhaar + PAN; For US-visa route: copy of valid US multi-entry visa.
Visa types (1)
Indians require Consular Visa (Group C list). Fee: USD 60 (~INR 5,700). Apply via El Salvador Embassy New Delhi (limited services). Visa-free for valid US multi-entry visa holders.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) US visa visa-free route strongly preferred; (2) Limited Embassy services in Delhi; (3) Migration concerns (CA-4 to US corridor); (4) Gang-violence security screening; (5) Insufficient funds; (6) Inadequate purpose for Central America visit.
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