Consulate of El Salvador in Aurora (Denver Area), Colorado
The Salvadoran consular office on the Havana Street corridor
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Aurora sits on South Havana Street, one of the liveliest commercial arteries in the Denver metropolitan area and a natural gathering point for the state's Latino community. Aurora is the third most populous city in Colorado and is home to a large share of the Salvadorans living along the Front Range, a diaspora that has grown alongside the construction, hospitality, cleaning and service industries in a fast-expanding region. The Havana corridor, with its Hispanic shops, restaurants and businesses, makes the consulate's location convenient and easy to find for those coming to handle their paperwork.
This office does not serve only Aurora and the city of Denver: its jurisdiction covers the entire state of Colorado and assists Salvadorans across the Mountain West, including communities in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley, as well as nationals from neighboring states without their own office, such as Wyoming, Montana and parts of Nebraska. That is why many people travel several hours to reach Aurora, and planning your visit with a confirmed appointment is essential so the trip is not wasted.
Contact details for the Salvadoran consulate in Aurora
Address: 1450 S. Havana St., Suite 100, Aurora, CO 80012
City: Aurora (Denver metropolitan area)
State: Colorado
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: (720) 485-5412
Email: consuladoesaurora@gmail.com
Appointment portal: portalcitas.rree.gob.sv
Days and hours of service
IMPORTANT: Service is by appointment only. Always confirm the date and time before traveling to Aurora, especially if you are coming from outside the Denver area.
Services at the consulate of El Salvador in Aurora
- DUI (Documento Único de Identidad / national ID card): Renewal, replacement and first-time issuance with fingerprinting and photo.
- Salvadoran passport: Issuance and renewal for adults and minors residing in Colorado and the Mountain West.
- Civil registry: Registration of births of children of Salvadorans born in Denver, Aurora or anywhere else in the state.
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts: To manage property, inheritances or paperwork in El Salvador from abroad.
- Apostille and legalization: Validation of documents issued in Colorado for use in El Salvador.
- Carné de minoridad (minor's ID card): Identity document for Salvadoran minors.
- Consular assistance: Support in cases of emergency, detention, hospitalization or repatriation.
How to book an appointment at the Aurora consulate
An appointment is mandatory and is booked through the official portal. Create your account, select United States → Colorado → Consulate of Aurora and choose the service and date that work best for you.
If you have questions or prefer help by phone, the Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs answers at 1-888-301-1130 (option 4), and you can also reach out via WhatsApp at +503 7070-1071.
Frequently asked questions – Consulate of El Salvador in Aurora
Is the Aurora consulate in Colorado or in Illinois?
It is in Aurora, Colorado, at 1450 S. Havana St., Suite 100, ZIP 80012, within the Denver metropolitan area. There is another city called Aurora in Illinois, but the Consulate General of El Salvador that covers the Mountain West is in Colorado, not Illinois.
What area does the consulate of El Salvador in Aurora serve?
It serves Salvadorans throughout the Denver metropolitan area (Aurora, Denver, Lakewood, Westminster), the rest of Colorado (Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greeley) and assists fellow Salvadorans in the Mountain West who live in neighboring states without their own office, such as Wyoming and Montana.
How do I get to the consulate if I don't have a car?
RTD (the Regional Transportation District) runs buses along South Havana Street that drop you off a few minutes' walk from the consulate. From downtown Denver you can combine light rail and bus. If you arrive by car, there is free parking at the building and direct access from I-225.
Can I handle the DUI (national ID) and the passport in the same visit?
These are separate services and usually require separate appointments. When booking on the portal, select each service individually; if you need both, try to schedule them on the same day and ask by phone or WhatsApp whether they can be coordinated to save you a second trip from outside Denver.
Does the Aurora consulate hold outreach days or mobile consulates in Colorado?
The consulate periodically organizes outreach service days (jornadas) to bring services closer to communities far from Aurora across the Mountain West. Dates are announced through its official channels; if you live far from Aurora, it's worth keeping an eye out so you can handle your DUI (national ID) or passport without a long trip.
How do I get help with a consular emergency after hours?
For urgent cases (detention, accident, hospitalization or death of a Salvadoran), call the Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 1-888-301-1130 or write via WhatsApp at +503 7070-1071. For routine matters, contact the consulate during office hours at (720) 485-5412 or by email at consuladoesaurora@gmail.com.