Salvadoran Consulate for Langley Park and Hyattsville (Maryland)

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"Little El Salvador" in the heart of the Washington area

Langley Park, in Prince George's County (Maryland), is one of the densest Central American and Salvadoran enclaves in the entire United States. Along University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue, pupuserías, shops, remittance agencies and Spanish-language signs sit side by side, which is why many people call this area "Little El Salvador." Together with neighboring Hyattsville and towns such as Adelphi, Riverdale and College Park, Langley Park is home to thousands of families from San Salvador, La Unión, San Miguel and the eastern part of the country, in a belt that stretches across the north of the county toward the Montgomery County line.

There is no Salvadoran consulate of its own here: the office that serves this whole community is the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring, located just 10-15 minutes away by car, already inside Montgomery County. It is a very short distance —one of the smallest separating a Salvadoran community from its consulate— and Silver Spring offers, among other services, same-day DUI (national ID) issuance. Below we explain how to get there, which procedures you can complete and how to book your appointment.

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Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring

There is no Salvadoran consulate in Langley Park. The consular office that serves this area is the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring, which covers Prince George's and Montgomery County in the Washington, DC metro area.

  • 📍926 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • 📞(240) 670-7509
  • 🕐Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 · same-day DUI
  • 🚗~10-15 min by car from Langley Park
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Services at the Salvadoran consulate

These are the services most requested by the Salvadoran community, all by appointment:

🪪DUINational identity document 🛂PassportIssuance and renewal 📋Civil registryCertificates & registrations ✍️Powers of attorneyNotarial acts 📜ApostilleDocument legalization 👶Minor ID cardID for minors

Requirements to get the DUI at the consulate

The Documento Único de Identidad (DUI) is issued by the RNPN and is processed in person at the consulate, by appointment. These are the documents usually requested (confirm the details of your case with your consulate):

The DUI requires physical presence for fingerprints and a photo: it cannot be processed by mail or through a third party.

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How to get to Silver Spring from Langley Park

The Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring is at 926 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, very close to downtown Silver Spring and the Metro Red Line. From Langley Park or Hyattsville you will be there in just a few minutes:

  1. By car: taking University Boulevard (MD-193) westbound or Colesville Road (US-29), the trip is around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. It is the easiest and fastest option from Prince George's County.
  2. By public transit: the Metrobus and Ride On networks connect Langley Park with downtown Silver Spring; you can also take the Metro Red Line to the Silver Spring station and walk to the consulate.
  3. By Uber or Lyft: these work very well throughout the DMV and are a good alternative if you would rather not drive or park on the day of your appointment.

If your schedule or distance makes it hard to go in person, remember that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds mobile consulate events in communities with a large Salvadoran presence like this one. In addition, some inquiries and requests can be started online or through the Virtual Consulate at 1-888-301-1130, although the DUI and passport always require an in-person visit.

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Frequently asked questions – Langley Park and Hyattsville

Is there a Salvadoran consulate in Langley Park or Hyattsville?

No. Langley Park, Hyattsville and the Prince George's County area do not have their own Salvadoran consular office. The office that serves this community is the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring, at 926 Philadelphia Ave, just 10-15 minutes away by car. Book your appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv before going.

How far is the Silver Spring consulate from Langley Park?

Very close: the trip from Langley Park to the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring usually takes 10 to 15 minutes by car, via University Boulevard (MD-193) or Colesville Road. It is one of the shortest distances between a Salvadoran community and its consulate anywhere in the United States.

Can I get my DUI the same day if I live in Langley Park?

Yes. The Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring issues the DUI (national ID card) with same-day delivery at your appointment in most cases. Book at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv, bring your previous DUI (if renewing) or your Salvadoran birth certificate (first time) and arrive at your scheduled time.

I live in Hyattsville, does Silver Spring serve me too?

Yes. Hyattsville, Langley Park, Adelphi, Riverdale, College Park and the rest of Prince George's County fall within the natural service area of the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring. Any Salvadoran consulate in the U.S. can assist you, but Silver Spring is the closest for this part of the DMV.

Does the consulate hold mobile consulate events near Langley Park?

Yes. Salvadoran consulates run mobile consulate events to bring services closer to communities with large Salvadoran populations. Since Langley Park is one of the densest Central American enclaves in the country, it is worth following the consulate's official channels and our mobile consulate section for dates.

Can I do any procedure online without going to Silver Spring?

Some procedures, such as requesting certificates or checking your migration record, can be started online or through the Virtual Consulate at 1-888-301-1130. However, the DUI and passport require an in-person visit for fingerprinting and a photo, so you will need to go to Silver Spring with an appointment.

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