Vietnam visa requirements for El Salvador citizens (2026)

Do El Salvador citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

El Salvador passport holders can currently enter 108 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 53 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Vietnam admits 39 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the Vietnam e-Visa

• Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
• Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
• Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
• Return or onward ticket
• Payment card for the government fee

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

Vietnam e-Visa processing time

3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.

Vietnam e-Visa cost

We have not verified the official government fee for El Salvador citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.

With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the Vietnam e-Visa

1. Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
2. Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
3. Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
4. Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Vietnam e-Visa portal).

Recent Vietnam entry rule changes

• 2025-08-15: 45-day visa exemption extended to 12 more European countries (to 14 Aug 2028); 12 others already had it to Mar 2028.

Entry tips for Vietnam

• Everyone else can use Vietnam’s e-Visa (up to 90 days) — apply only on evisa.gov.vn.
• Local currency is Vietnamese đồng (VND) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

Vietnam at a glance

Sources & last verified

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.