Customs Rules
Import regulations::
Free import by persons over 18 years of age:
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars;
- up to 2 litres of alcoholic beverages;
- up to 6 units of perfume;
- other articles up to a value of USD 500.-.
Arms and Ammunition regulations::
For firearms and ammunition a permit is required from the Ministry of Defence.
Additional Information on regulations::
Import of ham, sausage and similar products is allowed only if sterilized by heat, boneless and hermetically canned.
Export regulations::
Same regulations apply as for "free import".
Pets::
Import permit required, fee USD 9.04, which can be obtained on (or prior to) arrival at the Animal Quarantine Dept. at the airport.
Applications must be accompanied by:
- health certificate issued no longer than 15 days prior to arrival; and
- vaccination certificate; and
- export permit, which must be obtained at point of origin.
In addition, prior to departure from El Salvador, an export permit, fee USD 16.95, must be obtained.
Baggage Clearance regulations::
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in El Salvador.
Exempt: baggage of transit passengers with a destination outside of El Salvador.
Airport Embarkation Tax
the following taxes are levied on all passengers embarking for destinations abroad.
1. Embarkation Tax of USD 22.-
Exempt:
1. Transit passengers proceeding within 6 hours by same or connecting aircraft
2. Infants under 2 years of age.
2. Immigration Tax of USD 2.65.-
Exempt:
Transit passengers proceeding within 6 hours by same or connecting aircraft.
Currency rules
Currency Import regulations:
Import of local currency (United States Dollar - USD) and foreign currencies allowed without restrictions. Large amounts of foreign currencies imported should be declared upon arrival.
Currency Export regulations:
Export of local currency (United States Dollar - USD) and foreign currencies allowed without restrictions. Large amounts of foreign currencies to be exported could require proof of ownership.