El Salvador travel restrictions & quarantine rules

International travel to El Salvador is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

Although restrictions are gradually lifting, the Ministry of Health can place high-risk areas in quarantine with little or no prior notice. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test or full vaccination is required to attend public sports events and may be required for other public events. Some establishments may be operating with limits to capacity in place and large gatherings remain discouraged. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.

Use of masks

Face masks are required in airports and when attending gatherings. Face masks are recommended when in public spaces.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are mostly open as usual. Contact details and temperature checks may be required to enter.

Bars

Bars are mostly open as usual. Contact details and temperature checks may be required to enter.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are mostly open as usual. Contact details and temperature checks may be required to enter.

Shops

Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Citizens, residents, and those traveling for essential reasons are exempt from this requirement.
Full details can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully

Quarantine required

Non-vaccinated travelers are required to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation.
Those testing negative on day 8 will not see their quarantine period extended. Travelers testing positive will be required to isolate an additional 10 days.

Test/medical certificate required

Non-vaccinated travelers are required to provide proof of a negative PCR, NAT, NAAT, or RT-LAMP test result, taken within the previous 72 hours of departure. Alternatively, proof of a negative professionally administered antigen test result, taken the day before departure, is also accepted.
Alternatively, those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from testing requirements and may provide proof of a positive molecular test result, issued at least 10 and not more than 180 days before arrival.
Documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation. Further information on testing requirements can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada

Testing on arrival

Vaccinated travelers are subject to randomized testing on arrival. Alternatively, they will be provided with a self-swab kit, which must be taken within 24 hours of arrival.
Non-vaccinated travelers will be provided with 2 self-swab kits on arrival, which must be taken within 24 hours of arrival and on day 8 of the quarantine period.
The test can be completed by a virtual appointment or an in-person appointment with the test provider. Further information on testing and how to book an appointment can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from this requirement and may provide proof of a positive molecular test result, issued at least 10 and not more than 180 days before arrival.

Most businesses and services are open; entry controls, temperature checks, social distancing measures and limits on customer numbers are common. Schools, universities and some museums are subject to restrictions, and some forms of larger gatherings are discouraged.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test, or evidence that you are fully vaccinated and have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (or one dose if vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is required for entry to public sports events and may be required for other public events.