Consulate of El Salvador in Omaha (Nebraska)
A consular office for Salvadorans in the heart of the Great Plains
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Omaha opens its doors at 11422 Miracle Hills Dr., Suite 205, in the west side of the largest city in Nebraska. For more than a century, Omaha has drawn migrant workers thanks to its powerful meatpacking and food-processing industries, sectors where thousands of Salvadorans have found work along the South Omaha corridor. Around them, pupuserías, stores selling Central American products, and remittance agencies have flourished, keeping alive the bond with Usulután, San Miguel, La Unión, and the rest of the country.
This office does not serve only the state's economic capital: it is the point of reference for fellow Salvadorans spread across all of Nebraska —including Lincoln, Grand Island, Lexington, and Schuyler—, the neighboring state of Iowa (with a strong Salvadoran presence in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Sioux City), and the wide Great Plains region. Those who work in meatpacking plants, in agriculture, in construction, or in the service sector will find here the nearest office to handle their ID card (DUI), passport, and registry procedures. Remember that service is by appointment only; below you will find the exact address, phone number, hours, and all the steps to book.
Contact information for the Salvadoran consulate in Omaha
Address: 11422 Miracle Hills Dr., Suite 205, Omaha, NE 68154
Area: Miracle Hills (West Omaha)
State: Nebraska
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Local phone: (402) 502-1030
Call Center / Virtual Consulate: 1-888-301-1130
Email: consuladoomaha@rree.gob.sv
Appointment: portalcitas.rree.gob.sv
Public service hours
IMPORTANT: Service is by appointment only. The consulate remains closed on weekends and on the official holidays of El Salvador and the United States.
Consular services for Salvadorans in Nebraska
- ID card (DUI, Documento Único de Identidad / National Identity Document): Issuance, renewal, replacement, and modification with in-person 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 Nebraska and Iowa, marriages, and deaths.
- Certificates and certifications: Requests for birth certificates and other documents from El Salvador's registry.
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts: For purchase and sale, property management, or legal representation in El Salvador.
- Apostille and authentication: Legalization of Salvadoran documents and documents issued in Nebraska for official use.
- Minor's ID card (carné de minoridad): Identity document for Salvadoran minors.
- Consular protection and assistance: Support for meatpacking and agricultural workers in cases of workplace accident, detention, hospitalization, or death within the jurisdiction.
How to book an appointment at the Omaha consulate
An appointment is required and is handled mainly online. You can use any of these channels:
- Online appointment portal: Go to portalcitas.rree.gob.sv, create your account, select United States → Omaha, and choose the service, day, 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 inquiries and help with your appointment.
Frequently asked questions – Consulate of El Salvador in Omaha
Which states and areas does the Omaha consulate serve?
The Omaha office is the Salvadoran consulate of reference for the Great Plains region. It mainly serves fellow Salvadorans in Nebraska —including Lincoln, Grand Island, Lexington, and Schuyler— and the neighboring state of Iowa, with a strong Salvadoran presence in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Sioux City. If you live in that area, book your appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv before traveling.
How do I get to the consulate in Miracle Hills without my own car?
The consulate is in west Omaha, an area with limited bus coverage. If you do not have a car, the most convenient option is usually to use Uber or Lyft, which operate normally in the city. If you prefer public transit, check the Metro Transit routes at ometro.com and allow extra time, since the Miracle Hills area is somewhat removed from downtown.
What is the phone number and email of the Consulate of El Salvador in Omaha?
The local number for the Omaha office is (402) 502-1030 and the email is consuladoomaha@rree.gob.sv. If you cannot get through on the local line, you can use the Call Center / Virtual Consulate at 1-888-301-1130, which also handles appointments by pressing option 4.
I work at a meatpacking plant, can the consulate help me?
Yes. A large part of the Salvadoran community in Nebraska and Iowa works in the meatpacking and food-processing industry. The consulate offers consular protection and assistance in cases of workplace accident, detention, hospitalization, or death, and it can also guide you on your documents. If you need urgent support outside office hours, call the Call Center at 1-888-301-1130.
My child was born in Nebraska or Iowa, can I register them as Salvadoran?
Yes. Children of a Salvadoran father or mother born in Nebraska, Iowa, or anywhere in the jurisdiction can be registered in El Salvador's civil registry through the Omaha consulate. This way they obtain their Salvadoran birth certificate, their minor's ID card, and, later on, their passport. Bring the U.S. birth certificate and the documentation of the Salvadoran parent.
I live in Lincoln or on the Iowa side, do I have to travel to Omaha for my ID card?
The ID card (DUI) is strictly in person because the consulate must take your fingerprints and photo, so yes, you must go to the Omaha office (or wait for a mobile consulate if one is announced in your area). Book your appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv, bring your previous ID card even if it is expired —or your Salvadoran birth certificate if it is your first time— and show up at least 15 minutes early with your appointment confirmation.