🇸🇻 El Salvador visa requirements for Malagasy citizens
No visa needed — Malagasy citizens can stay in El Salvador visa-free for up to 180 days.
Entry rules for Madagascar passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Madagascar can travel to El Salvador for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 180 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 180-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in El Salvador, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official El Salvador immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Malagasy passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). El Salvador is one of them.
In the other direction, Salvadoran citizens traveling to Madagascar face a different rule: visa on arrival.
Across Central America as a whole, 5 of 7 destinations are open to Malagasy travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About El Salvador
- Capital
- San Salvador
- Region
- Central America
- Currency
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
No visa needed — Malagasy citizens can stay in El Salvador visa-free for up to 180 days.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in El Salvador without a visa?
Malagasy citizens can stay in El Salvador for up to 180 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in El Salvador?
The currency in El Salvador is the United States dollar ($). The capital city is San Salvador.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 180 days for Malagasy citizens traveling to El Salvador. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the El Salvador embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.