The light emitting element includes: first and second light emitting cells each including an n-side semiconductor layer, an active layer and a p-side semiconductor layer; a first insulating film covering the first and second light emitting cells, and provided with first p-side and first n-side openings; a wiring electrode connected to the first light emitting cell at the first n-side opening, and connected to the second light emitting cell at the first p-side opening; a first electrode connected to the first light emitting cell; a second electrode connected to the second light emitting cell; a second insulating film provided with a second p-side opening formed above the first electrode, a second n-side opening formed above the second electrode, and a third opening formed above the wiring electrode; a first external connection portion connected to the first electrode; and a second external connection portion connected to the second electrode.