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assport/Visa
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No |
Yes |
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No |
Yes |
| Yes |
No/1 |
Yes |
| Yes |
No/1 |
Yes |
| Yes |
No/1 |
Yes |
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| Passports |
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Passport valid for at least six months after day of departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart
above.
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Not required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 30 days.
1. Nationals of Canada, Greece and the USA must buy a Tourist Card for US$10, valid for 30 days, upon entry.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
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ontact Addresses
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| Corporacion Salvadoreña de Turismo (CORSATUR) (Salvadorian Tourism Corporation) |
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Edificio Carbonel 1, Colonia Roma, Alameda Dr Manuel Enrique Araujo y Pasaje Carbonel, San Salvador, El Salvador
Tel: 2243 7835.
Website: www.elsalvadorturismo.gob.sv
Promotes El Salvador abroad.
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| Instituto Salvadoreño de Turismo (ISTU) (Salvadorian Institute of Tourism) |
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Calle Rubén Darío 619, San Salvador, El Salvador
Tel: 2222 8000 (ext 131/151).
Website: www.istu.gob.sv
Deals with tourism within El Salvador.
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| Embassy of El Salvador in the UK |
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8 Dorset Square, London NW1 6PU, UK
Tel: (020) 7224 9800.
E-mail: elsalvador.embassy@gmail.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1600.
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| Embassy of El Salvador in the USA |
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1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 265 9671/2.
Website: www.elsalvador.org
Also provides tourist information.
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ealth
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| Yes |
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| Yes |
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| No* |
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| Health Care |
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Medical facilities are limited outside San Salvador. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment. Travellers are advised
to carry a copy of their insurance document as hospitals may not provide treatment otherwise. State-run hospitals are basic
and visitors are advised to use private clinics where possible.
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* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over six months of age coming from infected areas.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
5-8 Apr Easter.
1 May Labour Day.
3 Aug Fiesta de San Salvador.
4-6 Aug Fiestas Patronales.
15 Sep Independence Day.
2 Nov All Souls’ Day.
24-25 Dec Christmas Day.
31 Dec New Year’s Eve.
2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20-23 Mar Easter.
1 May Labour Day.
3 Aug Fiesta de San Salvador.
4-6 Aug Fiestas Patronales.
15 Sep Independence Day.
2 Nov All Souls’ Day.
24-25 Dec Christmas Day.
31 Dec New Year’s Eve.
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Overview 