Current travel advisories for El Salvador

Last Update: Monday, 17. May 2021 at 08:23

Please reconsider your need to travel to El Salvador.

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Travel warnings for this region [to world map].

Current situation : 4 / 5

El Salvador is a country in North America (Central America) with around 8 million citizens and a land mass of 21,040 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 4.1 / 5

El Salvador shares land borders with Guatemala and Honduras. For these countries, the individual warning index is 4.2 (Guatemala) and 4.0 (Honduras). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports 70,380 cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

There are 2,154 reported deaths associated with the disease in El Salvador.

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

New Zealand government

Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/el-salvador

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
We currently advise that all New Zealanders do not travel overseas at this time due to the outbreak of COVID-19, associated health risks and widespread travel restrictions. The global situation remains complex and rapidly changing. International travel can be complicated with fewer international flights available and disruptions to transit routes and hubs. Any destination could experience a sudden increase in cases of COVID-19 and a heightened risk to travellers of contracting the virus. Strict health measures and movement restrictions could be imposed suddenly. Should you decide to travel despite our advice, be prepared to remain overseas longer than you intended. You should also be aware that your travel insurance may not cover travel disruption or medical expenses. Managed Isolation and Quarantine in New Zealand All travellers to New Zealand must undertake 14 days of government-provided managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ). Detailed information about MIQ requirements in New Zealand can be found at www.miq.govt.nz. Pre-departure testing requirements for travellers to New Zealand All travellers to New Zealand (excluding those from Antarctica, Australia and most Pacific Islands) must show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result before departure. Detailed information about pre-departure testing requirements can be found on the Unite Against Covid-19 website here. We recognise that some New Zealanders do continue to live and travel overseas. We continue to provide destination-specific advice about other safety and security risks below.

Danger level: 0

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Finnish government

Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/SV

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet - Våldsamma brott är allmänna. Det är riskabelt att röra sig utomhus ensam eller på natten.

Danger level: 3

Travel with higher caution..

US American government

Quelle: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/el-salvador-travel-advisory.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in El Salvador due to crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for El Salvador due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in El Salvador. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as murder, assault, rape, and armed robbery, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics and arms trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Read the country information page.

Danger level: 4

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Canadian government

Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/el-salvador

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid non-essential travel.

Danger level: 4

Avoid non-essential travel.

Danish government

Quelle: http://um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/rejsevejledninger/sverige/

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Vi fraråder alle ikke-nødvendige rejser til Sverige pga. høje smittetal.  Erhvervsrejser anses som nødvendige rejser og kan derfor gennemføres.  Færdigvaccinerede og deres medrejsende børn under 18 år samt tidligere smittede med fast bopæl i Danmark er undtaget anbefalingen om, at alle ikke-nødvendige rejser frarådes til orange lande og regioner. De kan derfor rejse. Vær dog fortsat opmærksom på lokale indrejserestriktioner. Læs om smittesituationen i Sverige på coronasmitte.dk. Hvis du tager ophold i din egen ødegård eller egen lignende afsidesliggende fritidsbolig, og følger sundhedsmyndighederne anbefalinger, kan du rejse til regioner i Sverige hvortil vi fraråder alle ikke-nødvendige rejser pga. høje smittetal. Du bør læse om indrejserestriktioner, karantæne- og testkrav hos den danske ambassade i Stockholm, da der kan være krav om fx COVID-19 test, vaccinedokumentation, udfyldning af formularer el.lign. Du kan læse mere om, hvordan du skal forholde dig ift. test og isolation, når du kommer hjem fra en udenlandsrejse på coronasmitte.dk. Du kan få svar på ofte stillede spørgsmål her. Rejseklar og Danskerlisten Du bør downloade vores app Rejseklar og tilmelde dig Danskerlisten, så modtager du information direkte fra os, hvis der sker større ændringer i indrejserestriktionerne, eller hvis rejsevejledningen skifter farve.

Danger level: 4

Avoid all unnecessary travel..

Australian government

Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/el-salvador

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
The international airport in San Salvador has reopened for regular commercial flights. You'll need a printed PCR test with a negative result taken 72 hours before you arrive in country if travelling or transiting El Salvador. If you're staying in El Salvador, follow the advice of local authorities, maintain social distance and be aware of movement restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times when you leave your home or accommodation. We advise: Do not travel to El Salvador due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

Danger level: 5

Do not travel.

If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.

Warnindex Description

Extreme Warning (index value: 4.5 - 5)
You should avoid any trips. A high warning index is a sound indicator of potential harm to your health and well-being.
High Risk (index value: 3.5 - 4.5)
Travel should be reduced to a necessary minimum and be conducted with good preparation and high attention.
Medium Risk (index value: 2.5 - 3.5)
Warnings often relate to specific regions within a country. However, high attention is still advised when moving around.
Low Risk (index value: 0 - 2.5)
Usually this is an indicator that travelling in this country is relatively safe. Higher attention is advised with values > 1.

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Country information

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Basic facts

Citizens
around 8 million
Covering landmass
21,040 km²
Electricity
115V - 60Hz
Currency
Dollar (USD)
ISO 2-Letter Code
SV
Phone prefix
+503
Top Level Domain
.sv
Mobile frequencies (MHz)
850/900/1900

Airports in El Salvador (extern)

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Frequently asked questions

This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in El Salvador.

Is El Salvador safe to travel in 2020?

There are some travel advisories for El Salvador. With a risk index of 4 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.

How many countries have issued advisories for El Salvador?

We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for El Salvador.

What countries does El Salvador share land borders with?

El Salvador shares land borders with Guatemala and Honduras. For these countries, the individual warning index is 4.2 (Guatemala) and 4.0 (Honduras). See danger map of the region.

Note of the displayed travel advisories
These travel advisories are automatically gathered. We use the RSS Feeds of the corresponding authorities of the single countries. In some cases, we analyse the website itself. Since the information originates from different countries and different countries have different understanding of danger and danger levels. Thus, the information displayed is an automized and normalized representation with no right to completeness and correctness. If a country is not shown, it doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. The information shown is a first indicator. Additional remark: the websites address does not endorse the situation of a 'Reisewarnung' (with its name). Often, it's just formal notifications by other countries. These can be the reason a country reaches scores of aorund 2.0 and still be a generally safe country to visit. Lower risk grades are usually no sign of a immanent threat!