Consulate-General of El Salvador in Silver Spring, Maryland

The El Salvador Consulate-General located in Silver Spring, Maryland serves the Salvadoran community residing in Maryland and, in some cases, neighboring states. For the exact jurisdiction (which counties or states this particular consulate serves), consult the official directory.

Verified contact information

Sourced from the Salvadoran Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://rree.gob.sv/embajadas-consulados-y-misiones-permanentes-de-la-republica-de-el-salvador/), last verified 2026-05-27. Always verify directly with the consulate before traveling — addresses and hours change.

  • Address: 926 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • Phone (US): +1 (888) 301-1130
  • Email: consuladosilverspring@rree.gob.sv
  • Hours: Lunes a viernes 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Head of mission: Sr. Pedro Antonio Rodríguez Herrera (Cónsul General)

Source: Salvadoran Ministry of Foreign Affairs (data verified 2026-05-27).

Available services

As a consulate-general, this office typically offers the following services:

  • Passport renewal and new issuance
  • DUI (national ID) issuance — El Salvador has no separate consular ID
  • Birth registration (children born in the US)
  • Notarizations and powers of attorney
  • Birth, marriage, death certificates (transcription)
  • Voting from abroad (where applicable)
  • Consular protection in legal or emergency cases
  • Assistance in cases of immigration detention

Important: Exact service availability may vary by consulate. Some consulates offer specialized services (mobile clinics, consular protection programs, legal assistance), while others operate with reduced staff. Always confirm in advance.

How to verify current address, phone, and hours

Consulates occasionally relocate or adjust hours. For current, official information:

  1. Visit the Directorio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de El Salvador
  2. Search for “Silver Spring” or “Maryland” in the directory
  3. Verify office hours before your visit
  4. Request an appointment (most Salvadoran consulates require one)

Before your appointment — checklist

  • ☐ Valid identification (El Salvador or US)
  • ☐ Proof of US residency (recent dated)
  • ☐ Supporting documents for the specific procedure (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
  • ☐ Recent photo (verify the exact format required)
  • ☐ Payment for consular fees (accepted forms — cash, money order, etc.)
  • ☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

The most common services at this consulate (full step-by-step guides):

Last verified: 2026-05-24. General information — not legal advice. Always verify current details with the consular office before your visit.

Sources: Directorio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de El Salvador