Latin American consulates in Massachusetts

Massachusetts hosts 7 Latin American consular offices representing 7 countries (Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru). These consulates serve the Hispanic diaspora in Massachusetts and, in some cases, surrounding states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York).

Hispanic demographic context

Massachusetts has the growing Hispanic population (~900,000, ~13% of state population). Top diaspora groups: Puerto Rican, Dominican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan. Consular service demand is correspondingly high.

Consulates located in Massachusetts

Colombia

Cuba

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

Honduras

Mexico

Peru

Common consular services

Hispanic-country consulates in the US typically offer the services below. Specifics vary by country and by consulate — confirm on the official website before scheduling:

  • Passport renewal and new issuance (fees vary by country, roughly $50-$209 — see each country’s passport guide for the verified figure)
  • Consular ID — issued by some countries’ consulates (Mexico’s matrícula consular is the most widely recognized; fees vary by country); accepted by many US banks for ITIN account opening and some state DMVs for driver license without SSN)
  • Birth registration of US-born children (dual nationality; the fee varies by country — confirm with the consulate)
  • Powers of attorney for property/business matters in the home country
  • Document apostille and certification (see also US apostille process)
  • Voting from abroad when applicable (each country sets its own rules)
  • Consular protection in emergencies, hospitalizations, arrests, or deaths

Privacy and confidentiality

Consulates do NOT share your data with US immigration authorities. They are diplomatic missions of your home country under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963). Your immigration status in the US does not affect your right to access consular services as a citizen of your home country.

Authoritative sources

  • US Department of State list of foreign consular posts: travel.state.gov
  • Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)
  • Each consulate’s official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

Last verified: 2026-05-26. General procedural information for educational purposes. Consulate addresses, fees, and hours change. Verify directly with the relevant consulate before traveling. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice.