🇸🇻 El Salvador visa requirements for Moldovan citizens
Moldovan citizens need an e-visa for El Salvador, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Moldova passport holders
Before traveling to El Salvador, Moldovan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official El Salvador government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
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 Moldovan passport ranks #90 worldwide, opening 110 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (75 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). El Salvador is not among them — it is one of the 54 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Salvadoran citizens can enter Moldova visa-free · 90 days.
Across Central America as a whole, 2 of 7 destinations are open to Moldovan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About El Salvador
- Capital
- San Salvador
- Region
- Central America
- Currency
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Moldovan citizens need an e-visa for El Salvador, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Moldovan citizens apply online for entry to El Salvador?
Yes. El Salvador offers an online e-visa for Moldova passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in El Salvador?
The currency in El Salvador is the United States dollar ($). The capital city is San Salvador.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Moldovan 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.