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You need a visa for El Salvador if you have a Mauritanian passport

These visas exist for El Salvador, but they cannot be applied for online with Mauritanian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to El Salvador Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Mauritanian citizens need a visa for El Salvador. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What El Salvador may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Mauritanian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Mauritanian passport holders entering El Salvador as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter El Salvador. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in El Salvador.

    El Salvador Government Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for El Salvador

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - El Salvador Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Not required

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    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to El Salvador.

    Last checked 2026-07-15
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to El Salvador.

    Last checked 2026-07-15
  • May be required

    Visa may be required for transit

    Travelers may be required to obtain a visa to transit through El Salvador. Travelers should contact their nearest El Salvador embassy or consulate for further details.

    Last checked 2026-07-15

A look at El Salvador

  • San Salvador cityscape with volcanic mountains and modern buildings in El Salvador
    San Salvador - The vibrant capital city nestled among volcanic peaks
  • Tazumal Mayan pyramid ruins with ancient stone structures in Chalchuapa El Salvador
    Tazumal - El Salvador's most impressive Mayan archaeological site
  • El Tunco beach with dramatic rock formations and surfers at sunset in El Salvador
    El Tunco - World-renowned surf destination on the Pacific coast
  • Colorful colonial church and cobblestone streets in Suchitoto El Salvador
    Suchitoto - A charming colonial town known for art and culture

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