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The '''Central America-4 (CA-4) Border Control Agreement''' was a treaty signed in June 2006 between the [[Central American]] nations of [[El Salvador]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]] and [[Nicaragua]], establishing the free movement across borders between the four signatory states of its citizens without any restrictions or checks. Foreign nationals who enter one of the signatory countries can also travel to other signatory states without having to obtain additional permits or to undergo checks at border checkpoints. Similar to the [[Schengen Agreement]] in [[Europe]], the CA-4 Agreement establishes a harmonised visa regime for foreign nationals travelling to the area.
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The '''Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement''' ('''CA-4'''; {{Langx|es|Convenio Centroamericano de libre movilidad}}) is a treaty signed in June 2006 between the [[Central America]]n nations of [[El Salvador]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], and [[Nicaragua]], establishing the free movement across borders between the four signatory states of their citizens without any restrictions or [[border checkpoints|checks]]. Foreign nationals who enter one of the signatory countries can also travel to other signatory states by land (but not by air) without having to obtain additional permits or to undergo checks at border checkpoints. Similar to the [[Schengen Agreement]] in [[Europe]], the CA-4 Agreement establishes a harmonized visa regime for nationals travelling to the area.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://reddhmigrantes.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/acuerdo-regional-ca4.pdf |title= ACUERDO REGIONAL DE PROCEDIMIENTOS MIGRATORIOS CA 4 |date=2014 |website=reddhmigrantes.files.wordpress.com|access-date=2019-09-17}}</ref>


== See also ==
==2009 temporary suspension of the agreement for Honduras==
* [[Central America-4 passport]]
* [[Visa policy of El Salvador]]
* [[Visa policy of Guatemala]]
* [[Visa policy of Honduras]]
* [[Visa policy of Nicaragua]]


== References ==
Since the new administration following the [[2009 Honduran coup d'état]] was not recognised by the other three CA-4 member states, a united statement was issued on 29 June 2009 that land borders between [[Honduras]] and the other CA-4 member states would be closed for 48 hours.<ref>[http://www.cancilleria.gob.ni/varios/enlaces/dcsica_CA4.pdf DECLARACION DE LOS JEFES DE ESTADO DEL CA-4 ANTE LA SITUACION EN HONDURAS]</ref>
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==Foreign nationals eligible for visa-free entry==
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Nationals of the below countries holding an ordinary, diplomatic, official or service passport do not require a visa in advance to travel to any CA-4 country for a maximum stay of 90 days <ref>[http://embassy.el-salvador.org.uk/documents/Lista%20de%20Clasificacion%20Visas%20CA-4%20con%20observacion%20de%20requerir%20tarjeta%20de%20turismo%20SAL.xls Visa regime information from the official website of the El Savador embassy in London]</ref>:
[[Category:2006 in El Salvador]]

[[Category:2006 in Guatemala]]
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*{{flagcountry|Argentina}}
*{{flagcountry|Austria}}
*{{flagcountry|Belgium}}
*{{flagcountry|Chile}}
*{{flagcountry|Colombia}} (visa-exempt for Honduras only)
*{{flagcountry|Costa Rica}}
*{{flagcountry|Cyprus}}
*{{flagcountry|Denmark}}
*{{flagcountry|Ecuador}} (visa-exempt for Honduras only)
*{{flagcountry|Estonia}}
*{{flagcountry|Finland}}
*{{flagcountry|France}}
*{{flagcountry|Germany}}
*{{flagcountry|Greece}}
*{{flagcountry|Holy See}}
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*{{flagcountry|Hungary}}
*{{flagcountry|Iceland}}
*{{flagcountry|Ireland}}
*{{flagcountry|Israel}}
*{{flagcountry|Italy}}
*{{flagcountry|Japan}}
*{{flagcountry|Liechtenstein}}
*{{flagcountry|Lithuania}}
*{{flagcountry|Luxembourg}}
*{{flagcountry|Malta}}
*{{flagcountry|Monaco}}
*{{flagcountry|The Netherlands}}
*{{flagcountry|New Zealand}}
*{{flagcountry|Norway}}
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*{{flagcountry|Panama}}
*{{flagcountry|Paraguay}}
*{{flagcountry|San Marino}}
*{{flagcountry|Saint Kitts and Nevis}}
*{{flagcountry|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}}
*{{flagcountry|Sao Tome and Principe}}
*{{flagcountry|Slovakia}}
*{{flagcountry|Slovenia}}
*{{flagcountry|South Africa}}
*{{flagcountry|Spain}}
*{{flagcountry|Sweden}}
*{{flagcountry|Switzerland}}
*{{flagcountry|Trinidad and Tobago}}
*{{flagcountry|Turkey}}
*{{flagcountry|United Kingdom}} (except [[British National (Overseas)]] passport holders)
*{{flagcountry|Uruguay}}
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As well as holders of official travel documents issued by the following organisations:

*[[European Commission]]
*[[Organization of American States]]
*[[United Nations]]

===Tourist card===

The following foreign nationals holding ordinary, service, diplomatic or official passports are also exempt from the requirement to obtain a visa prior to arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days, though they are obliged to purchase a Tourist Card upon arrival to the CA-4 area for the countries that require it (USD10 in El Salvador, USD10 in Nicaragua):
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*{{flagcountry|Antigua and Barbuda}}
*{{flagcountry|Andorra}}
*{{flagcountry|Australia}}
*{{flagcountry|Bahamas}}
*{{flagcountry|Bahrain}}
*{{flagcountry|Barbados}}
*{{flagcountry|Belize}}
*{{flagcountry|Brazil}}
*{{flagcountry|Brunei}}
*{{flagcountry|Bulgaria}}
*{{flagcountry|Canada}}
*{{flagcountry|Taiwan}}
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*{{flagcountry|Croatia}}
*{{flagcountry|Czech Republic}}
*{{flagcountry|Greece}}
*{{flagcountry|Hungary}}
*{{flagcountry|Kuwait}}
*{{flagcountry|Latvia}}
*{{flagcountry|Macedonia}}
*{{flagcountry|Madagascar}}
*{{flagcountry|Malaysia}}
*{{flagcountry|Malta}}
*{{flagcountry|Marshall Islands}}
*{{flagcountry|Mexico}}
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*{{flagcountry|Poland}}
*{{flagcountry|Portugal}}
*{{flagcountry|Qatar}}
*{{flagcountry|Romania}}
*{{flagcountry|Saint Lucia}}
*{{flagcountry|Singapore}}
*{{flagcountry|Solomon Islands}}
*{{flagcountry|South Korea}}
*{{flagcountry|Tuvalu}}
*{{flagcountry|United States}} (both U.S. Citizens and Nationals)
*{{flagcountry|Vanuatu}}
*{{flagcountry|Venezuela}} (visa-national for El Salvador though)
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|}
In addition, [[Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport]] holders are exempt from holding a visa when entering [[Nicaragua]] only for a maximum stay of 90 days, though a Tourist Card must be obtained at a cost of USD5.<ref>[http://www.timaticweb.com/cgi-bin/tim_website_client.cgi?SpecData=1&VISA=&page=visa&NA=HK&AR=00&PASSTYPES=PASS&DE=NI&user=DL&subuser=DELTAB2C]</ref>

===Special exemption for diplomatic and service passport holders===

In addition, diplomatic and service passport holders from the following countries can enjoy visa-free travel to the CA-4 area:
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*{{flagcountry|Belarus}}
*{{flagcountry|Bolivia}}
*{{flagcountry|Colombia}}
*{{flagcountry|Cuba}} (visa-national for El Salvador though)
*{{flagcountry|Dominica}}
*{{flagcountry|Dominican Republic}}
*{{flagcountry|Ecuador}}
*{{flagcountry|Egypt}}
*{{flagcountry|Grenada}}
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*{{flagcountry|Guyana}}
*{{flagcountry|Haiti}}
*{{flagcountry|India}}
*{{flagcountry|Jamaica}}
*{{flagcountry|Jordan}}
*{{flagcountry|Kenya}}
*{{flagcountry|Montenegro}}
*{{flagcountry|Morocco}}
*{{flagcountry|Pakistan}}
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*{{flagcountry|Papua New Guinea}}
*{{flagcountry|Peru}}
*{{flagcountry|Philippines}}
*{{flagcountry|Russia}}
*{{flagcountry|Serbia}}
*{{flagcountry|Suriname}}
*{{flagcountry|Thailand}}
*{{flagcountry|Ukraine}}
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|}
== See also ==
* [[Central America-4 passport]]
* [[Central American Integration System]]

==References==
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[[Category:Boundary treaties]]
[[Category:Boundary treaties]]
[[Category:El Salvador–Guatemala border]]
[[Category:El Salvador–Guatemala border]]
[[Category:El Salvador–Honduras border]]
[[Category:El Salvador–Honduras border]]
[[Category:Guatemala–Honduras border]]
[[Category:Honduras–Nicaragua border]]
[[Category:Honduras–Nicaragua border]]
[[Category:Guatemala–Honduras border]]
[[Category:Honduras–Nicaragua relations]]
[[Category:Treaties concluded in 2006]]
[[Category:Treaties of El Salvador]]
[[Category:Treaties of El Salvador]]
[[Category:Treaties of Guatemala]]
[[Category:Treaties of Honduras]]
[[Category:Treaties of Nicaragua]]
[[Category:Treaties of Nicaragua]]
[[Category:Treaties of Honduras]]
[[Category:International organizations based in the Americas]]
[[Category:Treaties of Guatemala]]
[[Category:Expedited border crossing schemes]]

[[Category:2006 in El Salvador]]

[[Category:2006 in Nicaragua]]
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[[Category:2006 in Honduras]]
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[[Category:2006 in Guatemala]]
[[Category:Treaties concluded in 2006]]
[[Category:Honduras–Nicaragua relations]]
[[Category:CA-4 Visa Unica Centroamericana]]

Latest revision as of 10:55, 28 October 2024

CA-4 travel regime
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The Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement (CA-4; Spanish: Convenio Centroamericano de libre movilidad) is a treaty signed in June 2006 between the Central American nations of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, establishing the free movement across borders between the four signatory states of their citizens without any restrictions or checks. Foreign nationals who enter one of the signatory countries can also travel to other signatory states by land (but not by air) without having to obtain additional permits or to undergo checks at border checkpoints. Similar to the Schengen Agreement in Europe, the CA-4 Agreement establishes a harmonized visa regime for nationals travelling to the area.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ACUERDO REGIONAL DE PROCEDIMIENTOS MIGRATORIOS CA 4" (PDF). reddhmigrantes.files.wordpress.com. 2014. Retrieved 2019-09-17.


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