Most requested Salvadoran consular procedures
What Salvadorans in the United States ask about most.
How the assistant works
Four steps from your question to the consulate door.
Tell it your case
Which procedure you need, or what has happened, in your own words.
Get your guide
The list of documents and the steps in order for your situation.
Get your papers ready
Check them against the guide before leaving home, not at the counter.
Go to your consulate
With the address, the opening hours and the requirements of your office.
How to book an appointment at a Salvadoran consulate
The Foreign Ministry appointment system works online and by phone, and it is free.
Go to the official portal
Visit portalcitas.rree.gob.sv or call the Call Center at 1-888-301-1130, option 4 for the USA and Canada.
Select your consulate
Choose the El Salvador consulate closest to your city of residence among the 30+ available across the USA.
Choose the service
Select the service: DUI (national ID), passport, birth certificate, power of attorney, apostille or other.
Confirm your appointment
Pick an available date and time and save your confirmation. Bring all required documents on the day of your appointment.
Find the Consulate of El Salvador closest to you
El Salvador runs one of the largest consular networks in Latin America across the United States, with consulates general in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Georgia and many more states. It serves the huge Salvadoran community spread from coast to coast.
In this directory you will find the exact address, phone, email, opening hours and how to book an appointment at every Salvadoran consulate in the USA.
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Los Angeles
California, CA
3250 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 550, CA 90010(213) 234-9200
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
San Francisco
California, CA
507 Polk Street, Suite 280, CA 94102(415) 771-8524
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Dallas
Texas, TX
7610 Stemmons Fwy. Suite 400, TX 75247(214) 637-1500
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Houston
Texas, TX
8300 Bissonnet St, Suite 400, TX 77074(346) 571-5198
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
El Paso
Texas, TX
400 W. San Antonio St Suite B, TX 79901(915) 600-5423
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Laredo
Texas, TX
6010 McPherson Rd. Ste #140, TX 78041(956) 701-3852
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
McAllen
Texas, TX
701 S. Broadway St., TX 78501(956) 800-1363
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
ciudades/new-york.webp
1-888-301-1130
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Long Island
New York, NY
151 Alkier St. Brentwood, NY 11717(631) 273-1355
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 · same-day DUI See details
Elizabeth
New Jersey, NJ
40 Parker Road, Suite 100, NJ 07208(908) 820-0881
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Woodbridge
Virginia, VA
14517 Potomac Mills Rd, VA 22192(703) 490-4300
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 · same-day DUI See details
Silver Spring
Maryland, MD
926 Philadelphia Ave., MD 20910(240) 670-7509
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 · same-day DUI See details
Doral (Miami)
Florida, FL
8550 NW 33rd Street, Suite 100, FL 33122(305) 592-6978
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Atlanta
Georgia, GA
6735 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste 150, GA 30360(770) 591-4140
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Charlotte
North Carolina, NC
1520 West Boulevard, Suite C, NC 28208(980) 406-3585
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Chicago
Illinois, IL
8605 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 310, IL 60631(312) 451-3330
Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30 See details
Boston
Massachusetts, MA
46 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128(617) 567-8484
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Seattle
Washington, WA
615 Second Ave. Suite 50, Seattle, WA 98104(206) 971-7950
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Aurora (Denver)
Colorado, CO
1450 S. Havana St. Suite 100, CO 80012(720) 485-5412
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Las Vegas
Nevada, NV
765 N. Nellis Blvd, Suite C-5, NV 89110(702) 437-5337
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Tucson
Arizona, AZ
5447 E. 5th St., Suite 249, AZ 85711(520) 318-0410
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
San Diego
California, CA
353 Church Ave, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 585-8883
Honorary consulate · paperwork in LA See details
San Bernardino
California, CA
3505 Highland Ave, Suite C, Highland, CA 923461-888-301-1130
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Fresno
California, CA
49 W. Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93650(559) 493-5567
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
San Antonio
Texas, TX
12521 Nacogdoches Rd, Suite 102, TX 78217(210) 248-9838
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Washington D.C.
Embassy of El Salvador
1400 16th Street NW, Suite 100, DC 20036(202) 595-7500
Paperwork in Silver Spring / Woodbridge See details
Nashville
Tennessee, TN
311 Plus Park Blvd, Suite 110, TN 37217(615) 964-7122
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Salt Lake City
Utah, UT
124 S 400 E, Suite 410, Salt Lake City, UT 841111-888-301-1130
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Minneapolis–St. Paul
Minnesota, MN
60 Plato Blvd E, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55107(651) 340-7537
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Columbus
Ohio, OH
200 E Campus View Blvd, Ste 240, OH 43235(614) 740-7941
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Omaha
Nebraska, NE
11422 Miracle Hills Dr., Suite 205, NE 68154(402) 502-1030
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 See details
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, PA
Consulate: New York1-888-301-1130
Mobile consular drives in PA See details
Richmond
Virginia, VA
Consulate: Woodbridge(703) 490-4300
Mobile consular drives in Richmond See details
No consulate in your city? Here is the one that covers you
These cities have no Salvadoran consulate of their own. Here is the office that serves them, plus the mobile consulate visits.
~30 min via I-215 See information San Jose California, CA Consulate: San Francisco
~1 hr via US-101 See information Bakersfield California, CA Consulate: Fresno
~1 hr 45 min via CA-99 See information Raleigh North Carolina, NC Consulate: Charlotte
~2 hr 30 min via I-85 See information Greensboro North Carolina, NC Consulate: Charlotte
~1 hr 30 min via I-85 See information Alexandria Virginia, VA Consulate: Woodbridge
~30 min via I-95 See information Langley Park Maryland, MD Consulate: Silver Spring
~15 min See information Central Islip New York, NY Consulate: Long Island
~10 min (Brentwood) See information Hempstead New York, NY Consulate: Long Island
~35 min via Southern State Pkwy See information Newark New Jersey, NJ Consulate: Elizabeth
~20 min See information Fort Worth Texas, TX Consulate: Dallas
~50 min via I-30 See information Orlando Florida, FL Consulate: Doral (Miami)
~3 hr 30 min · mobile clinics See information
Map of Salvadoran consulates in the USA
Tap any marker to see that office details.
Guides to Salvadoran consular procedures
Everything you need for your paperwork in the USA, step by step.
DUI (national ID) abroad
How to get or renew your Documento Único de Identidad (DUI, national ID) and which consulates issue it the same day.
Salvadoran passport
Requirements, cost, renewal and delivery times for the passport from the USA.
Birth certificate
How to obtain certificates and register children born in the United States.
Power of attorney
General and special power of attorney for matters in El Salvador, step by step.
Apostille and legalization
How to apostille and legalize documents between El Salvador and the USA.
Minor's ID card (carné de minoridad)
Identity document for Salvadoran minors and how to apply for it.
How to book an appointment
Guide to the portalcitas.rree.gob.sv portal and the Call Center, step by step.
Migratory movement record
How to request the record of entries and exits from El Salvador while in the USA.
Criminal record
PNC police clearance and criminal record: how to obtain them from the USA.
Mobile consulate
Mobile consular drives in cities without a fixed consulate: DUI, passport and more.
Frequently asked questions about Salvadoran consulates in the USA
Which Consulate of El Salvador covers my area based on where I live?
Each Salvadoran consulate covers a geographic jurisdiction. The most practical option is to choose the consulate closest to your city of residence. Use the search box and the map on this page to locate it, or check the How to book your appointment → portal, where you will see the available consulates when booking your appointment (cita).
Can I get or renew my DUI (national ID) in the United States?
Yes. El Salvador consulates process the Documento Único de Identidad (DUI, national ID) for Salvadorans aged 18 and over. Several consulates —such as Los Angeles, Woodbridge (VA), Silver Spring (MD), Long Island (NY) and Dallas (TX)— offer same-day delivery. Check our DUI guide for the requirements and the updated list.
How much does the Salvadoran passport cost and how long does it take?
The Salvadoran passport costs roughly 60 USD at consulates in the USA and is usually delivered within a few weeks, although some consulates offer faster delivery systems. Review the exact requirements and timelines in our passport guide and always confirm the current fees at your consulate.
Is there any cost for the consular appointment?
No. Booking the appointment (cita) is completely free, whether through the portalcitas.rree.gob.sv portal or the Call Center at 1-888-301-1130 (option 4 for the USA and Canada). What does carry a cost are certain specific procedures, such as the passport. Be wary of agents who charge just to "get you the appointment."
What should I do if the police or ICE detain me as a Salvadoran?
You have the right to contact the Consulate of El Salvador (Vienna Convention). You may remain silent and ask to speak with your consulate. Call your nearest consulate's number or the Call Center; they provide 24-hour emergency assistance. Do not sign any document without first consulting the consulate or an immigration attorney.
Can I register my child born in the United States as Salvadoran?
Yes. Consulates register the births of children of Salvadorans that occur abroad, which lets you obtain their Salvadoran birth certificate and, later, a passport. You will generally need the apostilled U.S. birth certificate and the parents' identity documents. See our birth certificate guide.
Consular emergency numbers
En caso de detención, accidente grave o fallecimiento, llama directamente a tu consulado o al Call Center 1-888-301-1130. La atención de emergencias es las 24 horas.
Still unsure about your paperwork?
Tell the assistant your case: it says which documents to take, to which office and in what order.