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El Salvador visa for Bangladeshis

The Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME) of El Salvador links a downloadable list called 'Paises que requieren visa para ingresar a El Salvador' and an online 'Permiso Especial de Ingreso y Visa' service, but we could not open the list, so Bangladesh's status is not confirmed on an official page. Third-party sites mostly say Bangladeshi citizens need a visa but disagree on whether it is an e-visa or an embassy visa. We therefore mark visa status, fees, stay, processing time and documents as 'Confirm with our office'. Last checked 4 November 2026.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Most third-party sites say yes, but the DGME country list could not be read, so this is unconfirmed.. Where to apply: DGME runs an online 'Solicitud y pago de Permiso Especial de Ingreso y Visa' service. Whether it applies to Bangladeshis was not verified. No Salvadoran mission in Dhaka was found.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 4 November 2026Visa status unverified (confirm with DGME)
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VISA NEEDED?

Most third-party sites say yes, but the DGME country list could not be read, so this is unconfirmed.

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WHERE TO APPLY

DGME runs an online 'Solicitud y pago de Permiso Especial de Ingreso y Visa' service. Whether it applies to Bangladeshis was not verified. No Salvadoran mission in Dhaka was found.

Confirm with our office
FEE

Not verified on an official page. Confirm in BDT with our office.

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STAY

Not verified on an official page.

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PROCESSING TIME

Not verified on an official page.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Not verified on an official page; carry at least 6 months beyond travel as a precaution.

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RETURN TICKET AND FUNDS

Not verified on an official page. Expect to show purpose, accommodation, funds and onward travel.

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HEALTH

Not checked on an official page. Confirm yellow fever and other rules.

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CONTACT

DGME, 9a Calle Poniente y 15 Avenida Norte, Centro de Gobierno, San Salvador; Call Center +503 2535-6212; WhatsApp +503 7070-0663; atencion.usuarios@migracion.gob.sv.

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What we could and could not confirm

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  • The DGME guide of services lists 'Visas y prórrogas', an online special entry permit and visa service, and a list of countries that require a visa. We could not read the list itself, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (rree.gob.sv) returned an access error.
  • Third-party guides describe a regional category system and say some nationalities need prior immigration approval before a consulate issues a visa. We have not confirmed whether Bangladesh is in such a group.
  • A visa or permit does not guarantee entry. Salvadoran immigration officers decide at the border.

Total cost

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  • Government fee: not confirmed on an official page. Ask our office for the current amount in BDT. Courier, translation, notarisation and Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately. Checked 4 November 2026.

Transit and connecting visas

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  • Flights from Dhaka to El Salvador usually connect through other countries (often the US, Mexico, Panama or the Middle East), which may require their own transit or entry visas. Check each country's rules separately.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME), San Salvador

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Address: 9a Calle Poniente y 15 Avenida Norte, Centro de Gobierno, San Salvador Centro, El Salvador

Phone: +503 2535-6212 (Call Center); WhatsApp +503 7070-0663

Email: atencion.usuarios@migracion.gob.sv

Hours: Not stated on the pages we read

Website: www.migracion.gob.sv/guia-de-servicios

No Salvadoran mission in Dhaka was verified. Confirm the route for Bangladeshi applicants before paying any fee.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all travellers) - typical, confirm with DGME

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  • Valid passport (6 months or more beyond travel is safest)
  • Completed application form or online request
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Return or onward ticket (genuine)
  • Accommodation address in El Salvador (genuine booking)
  • Proof of funds
  • Transit visas for any connecting country if required

Employed travellers (supporting)

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  • Job letter, NOC and bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

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  • Trade licence and bank statement

Students (supporting)

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  • Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

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  • Birth certificate and parent consent as precaution

Things to watch

  • Third-party sites conflict: some say visa-free for 90 days, others say e-visa, others say embassy visa. Do not book on any of these; confirm with DGME.
  • Fees, stay length and document lists on this page are not confirmed by an official source.
  • Do not use dummy tickets or fake bookings.
  • Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Visa and entry decisions rest with Salvadoran authorities.
  • No approval is guaranteed, and fees and rules can change.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for El Salvador?

Most third-party sources say yes, but we could not read the official DGME list. Confirm with DGME before booking.

Is there an e-visa?

DGME has an online special entry permit and visa service. Whether Bangladeshis can use it is not confirmed.

How much does it cost?

We have no official figure yet. Ask our office to confirm in BDT.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Decisions rest with the Salvadoran authorities.