Legal status in El Salvador

Per-substance legal status for El Salvador, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice — drug laws change; confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

Last updated: 2026-07-14

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 1p lsd in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2-FDCK

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2 fdck in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

25I-NBOMe

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 25I-NBOMe in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-B

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: 2C-B is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2c e in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2C-I

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-I in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-T-7 in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

3-MMC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 3 mmc in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 aco dmt in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 ho met in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 5 meo dmt in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

6-APB

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 6 apb in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 7 hydroxymitragynine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Adderall

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for adderall in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Alcohol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alcohol in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amanita muscaria in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amphetamine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amyl nitrite in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ayahuasca in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Barbiturates

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for barbiturates in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Benzodiazepines is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Buprenorphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for buprenorphine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Caffeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for caffeine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Cannabis / THC

Legal status: Cannabis controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; trafficking-purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years; no legal recreational or medical regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Cannabis is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003), with no personal-use exemption. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Cathinone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cathinone in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

CBD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cbd in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Clonazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for clonazepam in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Cocaine

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Cocaine is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Codeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for codeine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for crack cocaine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for delta 8 thc in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Diazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for diazepam in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

DMT

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: DMT is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dom in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

DXM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dxm in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ephedrine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ephedrine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Etizolam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for etizolam in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Fentanyl

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Fentanyl is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gabapentin in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GBL

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gbl in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GHB

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: GHB is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Heroin

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Heroin is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

HHC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hhc in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Hydrocodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hydrocodone in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Ketamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Ketamine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Khat

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Khat in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Kratom

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Kratom in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Lorazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lorazepam in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lsa in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

LSD

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: LSD is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDA

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mda in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

MDMA

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: MDMA is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDPV

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mdpv in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Memantine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for memantine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mephedrone in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mescaline

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Mescaline is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methadone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methadone in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Methamphetamine

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Methamphetamine is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methaqualone in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylone in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylphenidate

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylphenidate in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Mitragynine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mitragynine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Modafinil

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for modafinil in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Morphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for morphine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

MXE

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mxe in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nicotine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nitrous oxide in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Oxycodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for oxycodone in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

PCP

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: PCP is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Peyote in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Phenibut

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for phenibut in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pink cocaine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for poppers in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pregabalin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pregabalin in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Psilocybin

Legal status: Controlled under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) — possession (Art. 34) divided from trafficking by a 2 g line (<2 g: 1–3 years; ≥2 g: 3–6 years; any quantity with trafficking purpose: 6–10 years; NO personal-use exemption); cultivation (Art. 31) 5–15 years; trafficking (Art. 33) 10–15 years (+1/3 for international); the maximum penalty is imprisonment (the severest sanction is constitutionally barred for ordinary offences)
Consequences if caught: Psilocybin is controlled in El Salvador under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Quetiapine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for quetiapine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Salvia divinorum in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for scopolamine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for synthetic cannabinoids in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

THC-P

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for thc p in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tobacco in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tramadol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tramadol in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alprazolam in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xylazine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Xylazine in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Zolpidem

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for zolpidem in El Salvador is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against El Salvador's drug schedule; the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In El Salvador, drugs fall under the Ley Reguladora de las Actividades Relativas a las Drogas (2003). Possession (Art. 34) is divided from trafficking by a 2-gram line: possession of under 2 g carries 1–3 years; 2 g or more carries 3–6 years; and possession of any quantity with a trafficking purpose carries 6–10 years. There is no personal-use exemption. Cultivation (Art. 31) carries 5–15 years, and trafficking (Art. 33) carries 10–15 years, increased by one third for international trafficking. Cannabis is controlled under the same statute, with no personal-use exemption and no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

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