El Salvador passport renewal in the United States
Renewing a passport without leaving the US is the single most common consular procedure for the El Salvador community. This guide carries fees and appointment systems verified against official sources — not generic ranges.
Verified fees
| Validity | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Ordinary passport (renewal outside Central America) | $60 |
You can pay online when you pre-apply through the migration portal, or per your consulate’s payment instructions.
How appointments actually work
El Salvador runs the process online-first: start at pasaporteenlinea.migracion.gob.sv (create your Identidad Digital, fill the application, pay) and book the consulate visit at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv. The in-person appointment captures biometrics and verifies your DUI.
Documents
- Previous passport (valid or expired)
- Government photo ID
- US proof of address (utility bill or lease under 3 months old)
- Passport photos only if your consulate asks — most capture the photo and biometrics on site
- Current DUI (Documento Único de Identidad) — REQUIRED and must be valid; if yours is expired or your name/marital status changed, renew the DUI first (also available at consulates)
- Your previous passport (expired or expiring)
Delivery
Processing typically takes weeks; the consulate hands over or mails the new passport per its instructions.
Your immigration status doesn’t matter here
The El Salvador consulate does not check your information against ICE, USCIS, or CBP — consulates operate under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963). Your right to a El Salvador passport flows from your nationality, not your US status.
Where to do it
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
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