Consulate General of El Salvador in Fresno, California: Appointments and Services

Fresno is the agricultural heart of California's Central Valley, and its Salvadoran consulate reflects that: it serves a hardworking community with demanding schedules and little free time. The office is located on West Alluvial Avenue, north of the city, and is open Monday through Friday. You can schedule an appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv or simply walk in.

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Consulate General of El Salvador in Fresno, California: Telephone, hours and address

To avoid delays on the day of your appointment and to arrive without problems, we share the address of the consulate of El Salvador located in Fresno, California:

☎️ Phone number of the consulate of El Salvador in Fresno, CA

For questions, complaints or to schedule an appointment, you have the following telephone number at your disposal:

+1 (559) 493-5567

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Opening hours of the Consulate of El Salvador in Fresno, CA

Learn about the citizen service hours managed by the consulate of El Salvador in Fresno:

Monday to Friday: 8:00-16:00.

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Can I carry out consular procedures without an appointment in Fresno?

Yes. The consulate accepts both walk-ins and appointments. However, many agricultural workers in the Valley are only available on Saturdays, and the consulate is closed that day. Therefore, if you work Monday through Friday, plan ahead and schedule your appointment in advance so you can request the day off knowing your appointment is confirmed.

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Services of the Consulate of El Salvador in Fresno

The Fresno consulate covers California's Central Valley, from Stockton and Modesto in the north to Bakersfield and Kern County in the south. It also serves citizens in the Sierra region.

Procedure	What is?
Passport.	To travel to El Salvador or to prove identity to agricultural employers and institutions in the Valley
DUI	Your valid Salvadoran ID for procedures in Fresno County and surrounding areas
Family Status Records	Certifying births or marriages for legal processes in the Central Valley
Power of attorney	So that a relative in El Salvador can sell, buy, or handle paperwork while you're at the harvest.
Authentic documents and apostilles	Legalize Salvadoran documents before institutions in California
Authorization for minors	If your child is traveling to El Salvador from Fresno, Visalia, or Modesto without both parents
Consular protection	Emergency assistance for Salvadorans in the Central Valley

📍 If you live in Stockton, Modesto or Sacramento, check if the consulate is holding mobile events in your area before traveling to Fresno.

How to make the consular appointment of El Salvador in Fresno?

It is a fully automated process that will only take a few minutes, in which you will need to have a device with an internet connection and follow these simple steps:

Steps to book an appointment at the Salvadoran consulate in Fresno

1. Create your account
Enter to portalcitas.rree.gob.sv and register with your email address or your Google account.
2. Activate your account
Check your email (sometimes it's a good idea to check the spam folder, just in case) and click on “Activate Account”Then log back in.
3. Select your consulate and procedure
In this case you must choose California → Fresno Consulate and the service of passportThe system will show you the requirements automatically.
4. Fill in your details
Indicate if you have DUI or previous passport, complete the form and upload your ID if requested.
5. Choose a date and confirm
Select the day that suits you and press “Save Appointment”You will receive confirmation by email — save or print it.

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📍 What you need to bring on the day of your appointment

Valid DUI
Previous passport (if you have one)
$60 USD for the processing fee

📍 Fresno, CA: 49 W. Alluvial Ave · (559) 493-5567

Salvadoran Passport Appointments in Fresno, CA

As the consulate explains on its website, you don't need to schedule an appointment to process your passport at their facilities. Generally, this consulate operates on a first-come, first-served basis , but if you prefer, you can inform them that you have a previously scheduled appointment to try and get priority service.

Tip:

If you work in remote agricultural areas like Coalinga, Mendota, or Kings County, the commute to Fresno can take an hour or more. Plan to leave with plenty of time, and keep in mind that parking in the Alluvial Ave area is generally accessible.

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Requirements to obtain your Salvadoran Passport at the Fresno Consulate

To expedite the entire passport application process for you or your children , please bring all the following required documents to your appointment to avoid any problems:

Renewal for adults:

Unique identity document, original and current.
Original passport expired or soon to expire.
If you change your name or family status, you must present a valid, duly updated DUI.
Proof of payment.

Renewal for minors:

Expired or soon-to-expire passport of the child or adolescent.
If there are new marginalizations (Acknowledgments of paternity or adoptions), you must present the birth certificate certification of the child or adolescent, original and that at the date of the procedure, does not exceed one year from its issuance.
You must be accompanied by both parents with their DUI or valid Salvadoran passport (If one or both parents cannot accompany you, you must present a Special Power of Attorney or an authorization in a notarial act granted by the absent father or mother before a Salvadoran notary, plus the copy of the DUI or valid passport).
Proof of payment.

Passport for the first time for minors:

Birth certificate certification of the girl, boy or adolescent, original and that at the date of the procedure, does not exceed one year from its issuance.
You must be accompanied by both parents with their DUI or valid Salvadoran passport. (If one or both parents cannot accompany him, he must present a Special Power of Attorney or an authorization in a notarial act granted by the absent father or mother before a Salvadoran notary, plus a copy of the DUI or a valid passport).
Proof of payment.

Passport for the first time for adults:

To carry out the passport process for the first time for adults, you must present:

Unique identity document, original and current.
Proof of payment

In cases where you cannot obtain, replace or renew your DUI in our representations, after verification and authorization from the highest consular authority, you may present:

Proof of non-DUI (This procedure can be carried out through simple.sv) + Certification of the original birth certificate that, as of the date of the procedure, does not exceed one year from its issuance.
DUI Certification (This procedure can be carried out through simple.sv) + Original birth certificate certification that, as of the date of the procedure, does not exceed one year from its issuance.
Naturalization sentence.

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Frequently asked questions about procedures at the Salvadoran Consulate in Fresno, CA

Next, we will try to answer some of the most common frequently asked questions of users who visit the Salvadoran Consulate in Fresno.

Can I bring my children with me to my appointment?

Yes of course. In fact, from time to time they give tours inside the consulate so that children can get to know its facilities.

Is the consulate open on Saturdays and Sundays?

Yes, have special care days on Saturdays and Sundays. You will have to contact the consulate to find out what dates they do them.

What are the costs of procedures at the El Salvador consulate in Fresno?

Currently, these are the costs handled by the El Salvador consulate in Fresno for its procedures:

DUI processing: $ 35.00.
Passports: $ 60.00.
Authorizations for girls, boys and adolescents (for passport or to leave the country): $ 20.00.
Return of balances: $ 10.00.
Family Status Registry: $ 10.00.
Migration movements: $ 10.00.

Can you pay by card or check at the consulate?

No, for now they only accept cash. We recommend that you bring the full amount of the cost of your procedure, since they usually do not have change.

Can I pay online for my passport?

Of course! After scheduling your appointment to process your passport, you will be able to see an Actions menu in the main menu. Then, follow these simple steps:

Locate the one with the dollar sign.
Check that all your appointment information is correct and click "Pay Here".
Enter your debit or credit card information.
At the end of your transaction, the system will give you an authorization code.
Subsequently, you must print or save your receipt to present when you attend your appointment at the consulate.

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