Consulate of El Salvador in Dallas (North Texas)
The Salvadoran consular office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Dallas is located on the North Stemmons Freeway (I-35E), in the industrial and commercial corridor that links downtown Dallas with the Design District. It serves the large Salvadoran community of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the biggest concentrations of fellow citizens in the interior of the United States. Many Salvadoran families are settled in Oak Cliff, Pleasant Grove, Irving, Garland and Grand Prairie, neighborhoods where Spanish is heard on every corner and where businesses such as pupuserías (Salvadoran restaurants), remittance shops and repair workshops bring the Cuscatlecan community's daily life to life.
A large share of North Texas Salvadorans work in construction, a sector booming steadily thanks to the region's urban growth, as well as in hospitality, cleaning, landscaping and services. This consulate covers the entire North Texas area, including cities such as Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Denton, in addition to Salvadorans who travel from the west and north of the state. By volume of service, Dallas is one of the busiest Salvadoran consulates in the country.
Contact information for the Salvadoran consulate in Dallas
Address: 7610 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75247
City: Dallas (Stemmons Corridor / Design District)
State: Texas
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: (214) 637-1500
Email: consuladodallas@rree.gob.sv
Appointment portal: portalcitas.rree.gob.sv
SAME-DAY DUI (national ID): The Dallas Consulate is an authorized location for issuing the Documento Único de Identidad (DUI, Salvadoran national ID card) on the same day as your appointment. You will not have to wait for it to be mailed afterward.
Office hours of the Dallas consulate
IMPORTANT: Service is by appointment only. Walk-ins without a booked appointment are not attended.
Services available at the Consulate of El Salvador in Dallas
- Same-day national ID (DUI): Issuance, renewal and replacement of the Documento Único de Identidad (national ID card) with same-day delivery.
- Salvadoran passport: First-time, renewal and replacement, also for minors.
- Civil registry: Registration of births of children of Salvadorans born in Texas, marriages and deaths.
- Minor's ID card (carné de minoridad): Identity document for Salvadoran minors.
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts: To manage property, inheritances or procedures in El Salvador from North Texas.
- Apostille and document legalization: To use Texas documents in El Salvador and vice versa.
- Birth certificate and other certifications: Requests for records from the Salvadoran registry.
- Emergency consular assistance: Support in cases of detention, accident, hospitalization or death.
How to book an appointment at the Consulate of El Salvador in Dallas
An appointment is mandatory and is handled mainly online. Go to the official portal, create your account or log in, select United States and then the Consulate of El Salvador in Dallas, choose the service (for example, same-day DUI or passport) and book an available day and time.
If you have trouble with the portal or prefer guidance by phone, you can rely on these Salvadoran consular service channels:
- Call Center: 1-888-301-1130, option 4.
- WhatsApp: +503 7070-1071.
- Consulate phone: (214) 637-1500, during office hours.
Arrive on time and with all your documents. For the same-day DUI it is essential to appear in person for fingerprinting and a photograph.
Frequently asked questions – Consulate of El Salvador in Dallas
Is it true that in Dallas they give me the DUI the same day?
Yes. The Consulate of El Salvador in Dallas is authorized as a same-day DUI location, which means that once the procedure and the biometric capture are completed, you receive your document the same day as your appointment without having to wait for it to be mailed afterward. Even so, arrive on time and with all your documents in order so the process goes smoothly.
I live in Fort Worth, Arlington or Plano. Does the Dallas consulate cover me?
Yes. The Dallas Consulate covers the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area and North Texas, including Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Garland, Irving, Denton and nearby towns. All Salvadorans in North Texas can process their DUI, passport and other documents here by appointment.
How do I get to the consulate on Stemmons Freeway?
The consulate is at 7610 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 400, next to I-35E (Stemmons Freeway), near the Design District and the Dallas Market Center. By car you have direct access from I-35E; there is parking in the building and in the surrounding area. If you use DART, the light rail connects to nearby stops, although for greater convenience many people choose to go by car or by Uber/Lyft.
My child was born in a Dallas hospital. Can I register them as Salvadoran?
Yes. Children of a Salvadoran father or mother born in Texas are entitled to Salvadoran nationality. At the Dallas consulate you can register their birth in the Salvadoran civil registry and, from there, apply for their passport or minor's ID card. You will need the Texas birth certificate and the parents' documentation; check the exact requirements when booking the appointment.
I work in construction and can't miss work during the week. Are there options?
The consulate is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. If your work schedule makes it difficult, book your appointment for first thing in the morning and take advantage of the fact that the DUI is same-day so you can resolve everything in a single visit. It's also worth keeping an eye on the outreach events and mobile consulates that the Salvadoran consular service organizes periodically in North Texas; check with the Call Center at 1-888-301-1130 (option 4) or by WhatsApp at +503 7070-1071.
What do I do if a family member is detained by ICE or has an accident in Dallas?
Every Salvadoran has the right to contact their consulate in the event of detention, a serious accident, hospitalization or death (Vienna Convention). Emergency assistance operates 24 hours a day. Contact the Dallas Consulate at (214) 637-1500 during office hours or, outside office hours, the Call Center at 1-888-301-1130. The consulate can provide assistance and guidance, although it does not replace an attorney in immigration proceedings.