Consulate of El Salvador in Columbus, Ohio
A new consular office for Salvadorans in the Midwest
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Columbus opened its doors in 2025 at 200 E Campus View Blvd, Suite 240, in the north side of the capital of Ohio. It is one of the newest consular offices in the Salvadoran network in the United States, created to bring services closer to a community that for years had to travel all the way to Chicago or Washington to renew their DUI (national ID card) or passport. Columbus, along with cities such as Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard and the Worthington area, is home to thousands of families from the eastern region of El Salvador who work in logistics, construction, manufacturing, restaurants and distribution centers along the state's industrial corridor.
This office is now the point of reference for fellow Salvadorans throughout Ohio and the neighboring states of the Midwest, with a jurisdiction that also covers the Salvadoran community of Michigan and nearby cities such as Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo and Detroit. It is estimated that more than 17,000 Salvadorans live in the region served by this office. Service is by appointment only; below you will find the exact address, phone number, hours and all the steps to book before you show up.
Contact information for the Salvadoran consulate in Columbus
Address: 200 E Campus View Blvd, Ste 240, Columbus, OH 43235
Area: North Columbus (Campus View)
State: Ohio
Jurisdiction: Ohio and Michigan
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Local phone: (614) 740-7941
Call Center / Virtual Consulate: 1-888-301-1130
Appointments: portalcitas.rree.gob.sv
Public service hours
IMPORTANT: Service is by appointment only. (*) On an exceptional basis, the consulate may open on Saturdays; check the appointment portal. The office remains closed on the official public holidays of El Salvador and the United States.
Consular services for Salvadorans in Ohio
- DUI (Documento Único de Identidad / national ID card): Issuance, renewal, replacement and updates with on-site fingerprinting and photo.
- Salvadoran passport: First-time, renewal and replacement for adults and minors.
- Civil registry: Registration of births of children of Salvadorans born in Ohio, Michigan and the Midwest, marriages and deaths.
- Certificates and records: Requests for birth certificates and other documents from El Salvador's registry.
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts: For sales, property management or legal representation in El Salvador.
- Apostille and authentication: Legalization of Salvadoran documents and documents issued in Ohio for official use.
- Minor's ID card (carné de minoridad): Identity document for Salvadoran minors.
- Consular protection and assistance: Support in cases of detention, hospitalization, accident or death within the Ohio and Michigan jurisdiction.
How to book an appointment at the Columbus consulate
An appointment is required and is managed mainly online. You can use any of these options:
- Online appointment portal: Go to portalcitas.rree.gob.sv, create your account, select United States → Columbus and choose the service, date and time.
- Call Center: Call 1-888-301-1130 and press option 4 to schedule your appointment with an agent.
- WhatsApp: Message +503 7070-1071 for questions and help with your appointment.
Frequently asked questions – Consulate of El Salvador in Columbus
How long has there been a consulate of El Salvador in Columbus?
The Columbus office is one of the newest in the Salvadoran consular network in the United States: it opened in 2025 to bring services closer to the growing community of Ohio and the Midwest. Before it opened, many Salvadorans in the area had to travel all the way to Chicago or Washington, D.C. to renew their DUI (national ID card) or passport; now they can do so at 200 E Campus View Blvd, on the north side of the city.
Which states does the Columbus consulate serve?
The jurisdiction of the Columbus consulate covers Ohio and Michigan, and it is the office of reference for Salvadorans in cities such as Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo and Detroit. It is estimated that more than 17,000 fellow Salvadorans live in the region served by this office. If you live in any of those states, book your appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv before you travel.
What is the exact address and phone number of the consulate in Columbus?
The consulate is located at 200 E Campus View Blvd, Suite 240, Columbus, OH 43235, on the north side of the city near the Worthington corridor. The local phone number is (614) 740-7941, and you can also reach the Call Center / Virtual Consulate at 1-888-301-1130, which is open Monday to Friday and on weekends with reduced hours.
I live in Cleveland or Cincinnati, do I have to go to Columbus?
Yes. Although Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo are several hours away, they are all part of Ohio and are served by the Columbus office, located in a central spot within the state. We recommend grouping services into a single visit (for example, DUI and passport on the same day) so you don't have to repeat the trip, and always confirming appointment availability before you set out.
My child was born in Ohio, can I register them as Salvadoran here?
Yes. Children of a Salvadoran father or mother born in Ohio, Michigan or any Midwest state can be registered in El Salvador's civil registry through the Columbus consulate. This allows them to obtain their Salvadoran birth certificate, their minor's ID card and, later on, their passport. Bring the U.S. birth certificate (with an apostille if the office requests it) and the Salvadoran parent's documentation.
Is the Columbus consulate open on Saturdays?
The regular hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. As a new office with high demand, the consulate sometimes opens for special Saturday sessions to serve the community of Ohio and Michigan. These dates are announced occasionally, so check the portal portalcitas.rree.gob.sv or call 1-888-301-1130 to confirm whether there are special slots before planning your visit.