For the entrance of citizens of Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua must present their Identity Card or valid passport in good condition. Citizens of any other country must present a valid passport in good condition. They must verify in the list of visa required for entry of foreigners to El Salvador (in web page). http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
Migration registration services at the borders are personal, do not require an intermediary and are free of charge. http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
In order for a Salvadoran to travel to countries in the CA-4 region (Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua), he/she only needs his/her Documento Único de Identidad or passport. To travel to any other country, a passport in good condition and valid for at least 6 months is required. Check with the country if they will require a visa or any other additional requirement. http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
If my passport was lost or stolen, what are the requirements if I want to get my passport back? Present yourself at any of the DGME branches; you will fill out an application that is a complaint and continue the process to obtain your passport. Requirements: present your DUI and pay $25.00 for the replacement cost. If it is lost for the second consecutive time, you must pay the cost ($25.00) plus a fine of three times its value ($75.00). http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
Passport requirements for children and teenagers:
1. Original recent birth certificate, not older than one year of having been issued.
2. Be accompanied by both parents with their respective Identity Documents (DUI) in force and in good condition, if one or both parents are not present, present specific notarial or consular authorization for the issuance of the passport.
3. To pay $25.00 dollars
To obtain a passport for the first time for an adult, the following is required:
1- Documento Único de Identidad (DUI) in force and in good condition.
2- To pay $25.00 dollars only at our branches located in our offices.