El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs directory lists 29 consulates-general in 21 US states, plus the embassy in Washington, D.C. — the network the Salvadoran diaspora uses for passports, national-ID service, and civil-registry paperwork. The office most recently added to this page is the Consulate-General in Columbus, Ohio.
Procedures available at a Salvadoran consulate
- El Salvador passport (first issuance, renewal, replacement)
- DUI (Documento Único de Identidad) — issued at consulates; El Salvador has no separate consular ID
- Birth, marriage, death certificates (transcription / apostille)
- Registering US-born children for dual citizenship
- Power of attorney for transactions in the home country
- Voting from abroad (when applicable)
- Consular protection in legal or emergency cases
How to find your consulate
- Identify which US state you live in (alphabetical list below).
- Each state may have one or more Salvadoran consulates — choose the nearest.
- Verify the consulate’s official page for hours and whether an appointment is required.
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Last verified: 2026-05-24.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.