Consulate of El Salvador in San Antonio, Texas
A Salvadoran consular office on San Antonio's northeast side
The Consulate General of El Salvador in San Antonio serves the public from 12521 Nacogdoches Road, on the northeast side of the city, next to the Thousand Oaks corridor and a short distance from US-281 and Loop 410. San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States, and although its Latino community is predominantly Mexican American, the Salvadoran presence has grown steadily in neighborhoods such as the Northeast Side, Universal City, Converse and Schertz, where many families originally from San Salvador, San Miguel, La Unión and the eastern region have put down roots.
The local economy—shaped by the strong military footprint of Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph and Fort Sam Houston), the health care sector, construction, hospitality and services—has drawn Salvadoran workers from all over south-central Texas, including Austin, New Braunfels, Seguin and the Rio Grande Valley. This office eases the caseload of the Houston and Dallas consulates and brings services closer to those who previously had to travel hundreds of miles. Service is by appointment only; below you'll find the exact address, phone number, hours and the steps to book.
Contact details for the Salvadoran consulate in San Antonio
Address: 12521 Nacogdoches Rd, Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78217
Area: Northeast Side (Nacogdoches / Thousand Oaks corridor)
State: Texas
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Local phone: (210) 248-9838
Call Center / Virtual Consulate: 1-888-301-1130
Email: consulado.sanantonio@rree.gob.sv
Appointments: portalcitas.rree.gob.sv
Public service hours
IMPORTANT: Service is by appointment only. The consulate is closed on weekends and on official public holidays of El Salvador and the United States.
Consular services for Salvadorans in San Antonio
- DUI (Documento Único de Identidad — national ID card): Issuance, renewal, replacement and updates 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 Texas, as well as marriages and deaths.
- Certificates and records: Requests for birth certificates and other documents from the El Salvador registry.
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts: For purchase and sale, asset management or legal representation in El Salvador.
- Apostille and authentication: Legalization of Salvadoran documents and those issued in Texas for official use.
- Carné de minoridad (minor's ID card): Identity document for Salvadoran minors.
- Consular protection and assistance: Support for the military and civilian community in cases of detention, hospitalization, accident or death within the south-central Texas jurisdiction.
How to book an appointment at the San Antonio consulate
Appointments are 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 → San Antonio 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 questions and help with your appointment.
Frequently asked questions – Consulate of El Salvador in San Antonio
Which areas of Texas does the San Antonio consulate serve?
The San Antonio office is the go-to location for Salvadorans in south-central Texas: San Antonio itself and its metro area (Converse, Schertz, Universal City, New Braunfels), as well as Austin, Seguin and towns along the corridor toward the Rio Grande Valley. Its opening reduces the travel that previously required trips all the way to Houston or Dallas. Always book your appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv before going.
What is the exact address and how do I get to the consulate?
The consulate is at 12521 Nacogdoches Rd, Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78217, on the northeast side of the city, near US-281 and Loop 410. The most convenient way to get there is by car or Uber/Lyft, since there is parking at the office center; you can also use VIA Metropolitan Transit routes that run along the Thousand Oaks and Nacogdoches Road corridor.
What is the phone number of the Consulate of El Salvador in San Antonio?
The local number for the San Antonio office is (210) 248-9838. If you can't get through, you can use the Call Center / Virtual Consulate at 1-888-301-1130, which is available Monday through Friday, or email consulado.sanantonio@rree.gob.sv. To manage your appointment, the fastest option is the portal portalcitas.rree.gob.sv.
I am a service member or family member at Joint Base San Antonio—can I handle my paperwork here?
Yes. Salvadorans and their family members connected to Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph or Fort Sam Houston) can process their ID card (DUI), passport, powers of attorney and civil registry at this office. If you have a deployment or a complicated schedule, call (210) 248-9838 or 1-888-301-1130 to coordinate your appointment and find out which documents to bring.
I live in Austin or New Braunfels—should I come to San Antonio or go to Houston?
For those living in Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin, San Antonio is usually closer than Houston or Dallas, roughly a one- to two-hour drive on I-35. Even so, any Salvadoran consulate in the U.S. can serve you; choose the one with the earliest available appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv that is most convenient for you in terms of distance.
My child was born in Texas—can I register them as Salvadoran in San Antonio?
Yes. Children of a Salvadoran father or mother born in Texas can be registered in the civil registry of El Salvador through the San Antonio consulate. This allows them to obtain their Salvadoran birth certificate, their minor's ID card (carné de minoridad) and, later on, their passport. Bring the U.S. birth certificate and the Salvadoran parent's documentation to your appointment.