Salvadoran Consulate in Tucson, Arizona
The Salvadoran consular office in southern Arizona
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Tucson is the go-to office for the Salvadoran community settled across southern Arizona, a border region where thousands of fellow Salvadorans have put down roots over the past few decades. Its proximity to the Nogales border crossing and the long-standing presence of Central American migrants along the Sonoran Desert corridor make Tucson a sensitive and strategic location for consular protection, especially in cases of immigration detention, border crossings or humanitarian assistance.
This office serves Salvadorans living throughout the state of Arizona: in addition to Tucson and its metro area (Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita), it covers those living in the Phoenix area —Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, Tempe— and in inland cities such as Yuma, Flagstaff or Casa Grande. To bring services closer to those who live far from the office, the consulate regularly organizes mobile consular events (jornadas consulares móviles) in the Phoenix area and other towns, where passports, DUIs (national IDs) and civil registry filings are processed without having to travel to Tucson.
Services at the Salvadoran consulate in Tucson
- Salvadoran passport: First-time issuance, renewal and replacement for loss or theft, including for minors.
- Documento Único de Identidad (DUI - national ID): Issuance, renewal and replacement of the RNPN document for Salvadorans abroad.
- Carné de minoridad (minor's ID card): Official identification for the minor children of Salvadorans.
- Civil registry: Registration of births of children born in Arizona, marriages and deaths.
- Powers of attorney: For the sale, purchase, inheritance or legal representation of property in El Salvador.
- Certificates and records: Requests for Salvadoran birth, marriage and death certificates.
- Apostille and legalization: Of documents issued in Arizona so they are valid in El Salvador.
- Consular protection: Assistance in cases of ICE detention, accidents, hospitalization or repatriation.
Contact for the Consulate of El Salvador in Tucson
Address: 5447 E. 5th St., Suite 249, Tucson, AZ 85711
City: Tucson (southern Arizona)
State: Arizona
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: (520) 318-0410
Email: consuladotucson@rree.gob.sv
Official website: rree.gob.sv
Days and hours of service
IMPORTANT: Service by appointment only. For same-day processing, it is recommended to arrive before 7:30 am.
How to book an appointment at the Tucson consulate
Appointments are managed through the official portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Go to portalcitas.rree.gob.sv, create your account, select the Consulate of El Salvador in Tucson and choose the service and date you need. If no slots are available, check the portal several times a day, as appointments are released when others cancel.
You can also get guidance or arrange your appointment through these centralized service channels:
- Call Center / Virtual Consulate: 1-888-301-1130, option 4.
- WhatsApp: +503 7070-1071.
- Consulate email: consuladotucson@rree.gob.sv.
Frequently asked questions – Consulate of El Salvador in Tucson
Does the Tucson consulate serve Salvadorans in Phoenix and the rest of Arizona?
Yes. The Tucson Consulate is El Salvador's only office in Arizona and covers the entire state, including the Phoenix metro area (Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, Tempe) and cities such as Yuma, Flagstaff or Casa Grande. To avoid the trip to Tucson, it is worth keeping an eye on the mobile consular events organized in the Phoenix area.
How does the consulate help me if I am detained by immigration or ICE near the border?
You have the right to contact your country's consulate under the Vienna Convention. In southern Arizona, a border region, the Tucson consulate provides consular protection in cases of immigration detention: it verifies your situation, advises you on your rights and follows up on your case. Call the consulate or the Call Center at 1-888-301-1130, which handles emergencies 24 hours a day.
Is there a fee for the DUI (national ID), and can I get it in Tucson?
Yes, the DUI (national ID) is processed at the Tucson consulate and is issued free of charge. It must be done in person because fingerprints and a photograph are taken. Bring your previous DUI even if it has expired (renewal or replacement) or your Salvadoran birth certificate if it is your first time, along with the appointment confirmation generated at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv.
My child was born in Arizona — can I register them as Salvadoran in Tucson?
Yes. Children of a Salvadoran father or mother born in Arizona can be registered in El Salvador's civil registry through the Tucson consulate, which allows them to obtain their Salvadoran birth certificate, their minor's ID card (carné de minoridad) and, later on, their passport. Bring the Arizona birth certificate (preferably apostilled) and the documentation of the Salvadoran parent.
What do I do if I live in Phoenix and don't want to travel to Tucson?
The consulate holds mobile consular events in the Phoenix area where passports, DUIs and civil registry filings are processed. Check the dates by calling the consulate or the Call Center at 1-888-301-1130 option 4, or by WhatsApp at +503 7070-1071. If your matter is urgent and does not coincide with an event, you will need to book an appointment at the Tucson office through the official portal.
Is there parking, and how do I get to the consulate on 5th St?
The consulate is on the east side of Tucson, at 5447 E. 5th St., Suite 249, an area easily reached by car from I-10 and with parking nearby. If you prefer public transit, the Sun Tran network and the Sun Link streetcar cover the city; the most convenient option, if you are coming from out of town, is to drive or take Uber/Lyft. Remember that for same-day processing it is recommended to arrive before 7:30 am.