El Salvador Practical Guide: Official Websites, Booking Platforms, Transport, SIM, Money, Emergency Numbers

Every link, app, and number for El Salvador — save to your phone before departure. For visa process, see our El Salvador Visa Guide. For budget, see our El Salvador Cost Guide.

Official websites:

Visa/immigration: Check embassy website.

Indian Embassy: search mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad or call MEA +91-11-23012964. MEA 24/7: +91-11-23012964. MADAD app (Google Play / App Store) — register before travel.

House of Visas: houseofvisas.com/visa/el-salvador

Booking platforms:

FLIGHTS: Google Flights, Skyscanner,

MakeMyTrip. HOTELS: Booking.com (free cancellation), Agoda, Hostelworld, Airbnb.

EXPERIENCES: GetYourGuide, Klook, Viator.

INSURANCE: Bajaj Allianz (₹500/week), ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG. See our Cost Calculator for exact pricing.

Transport: Uber/Lyft. Metro in major cities. Google Maps.

SIM/Internet: eSIM: Airalo (₹800-2,500, widest coverage), Holafly (₹1,500-3,000, unlimited). Keep Indian SIM for bank OTPs. Dual SIM: Indian SIM + eSIM. See our eSIM vs SIM Guide.

Money: Forex card (Niyo Global, BookMyForex — zero markup). Cash 15-20% of budget. Never exchange at Indian airports. Always pay in local currency (not INR when asked). See our Forex Guide. For cultural tips and scam warnings, see our El Salvador Tips blog.

Emergency:

Police: 112 or local emergency.

Indian Embassy: MEA +91-11-23012964. MEA: +91-11-23012964.

Lost passport: police report → Indian Embassy → Emergency Certificate (1-3 days). See Embassy Directory.

Practical guides for nearby destinations: Argentina, Barbados, Belize.

Apply with House of Visas — end-to-end El Salvador visa support. houseofvisas.com/visa/el-salvador