Consulate General of El Salvador in New York, NY: Appointments and Services

Consulate of El Salvador in the USA

The Salvadoran consulate in New York offers walk-in services on a first-come, first-served basis (Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–22:00 p.m.), although you can schedule your appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv for greater convenience. Passports are issued the same day and cost $60. Here's how to complete the process without errors.

Salvadoran friend! We know that process any document within the consulates It can be tedious or confusing if you do not have the necessary information at hand.

With this in mind, we want to make these processes easier for you when creating a informative guide with all the details about the consulate of El Salvador in New York.

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Since the procedures that offer even important information about the consulate, we want you to have everything so that you can attend your appointment without problems.

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Consulate of El Salvador in New York, NY: Telephone, hours and address

To avoid delays on the day of your appointment, we want to share with you the address of the consulate of El Salvador in New York:

☎️ Phone number of the consulate of El Salvador in New York, NY

If you need to ask a question, file a complaint or resolve a problem, you can contact their customer service telephone number:

+18883011130

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Opening hours of the Consulate of El Salvador in New York, NY

In case you must attend the consulate, we inform you of their current working hours:

Monday to Sunday: 7:00-22:00.

Can I carry out consular procedures without an appointment in New York, NY?
Yes, you can attend to any consulate of El Salvador without having previously made an appointment. This in order to simplify consular procedures or immigration of all Salvadorans residing in Laredo.

What procedures can be carried out at the Salvadoran consulate in New York, NY?

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How to make a consular appointment for El Salvador in New York, NY?

Fortunately, it's very easy! You only need to have a device that has internet access and follow these simple steps:

Steps to book an appointment at the Salvadoran consulate in New York, NY
  • Access the official platform to schedule appointments https://portalcitas.rree.gob.sv/
  • Create your account using your email address or Google profile, and set a password to log in.
  • The system will send a confirmation message to your email to validate your registration. Open this email and click the "Activate Account" link. If it doesn't appear in your inbox, check your spam folder.
  • After clicking the validation link, you'll be automatically redirected to the portal's home page where you can log in with your credentials.
  • You can schedule your appointment During regular business hours, Monday through Friday, during special weekend sessions, or during mobile consular services organized in your area.
  • Specify your country of residence, the corresponding state, and the consular office that is most convenient for you.
  • Determine the type of procedure you need to complete, and based on your selection, the platform will display the documentation required for that procedure.
  • Once this process is complete, you'll need to select a person previously registered in the system or add a new user if this is your first time using the platform.
  • Specify if you own DUI or passport, and proceed to fill in the information requested by the system.
  • If the application requires it, you'll need to upload an image of a document that proves your identity.
  • After entering all your information, choose an available date on the calendar for your appointment.
  • Finish by completing the remaining information and press “Save Appointment.”
  • Upon confirming your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with all the details of your consular appointment in New York.
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Salvadoran Passport Appointments in New York

If you need to process your Salvadoran passport or even any other procedure,or it is necessary to schedule an appointment. Although you can do it to be safe, the consulate clarifies that it is not a limitation for not attending to process your passport. The delivery of the passport is immediate, and you will not have to wait in long lines to wait for it.

Furthermore, you can present any identity document you have, whether it is a DUI or a passport, regardless of whether it has expired.

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Requirements to obtain your Salvadoran Passport at the Consulate of New York, NY

If you are about to apply for your new passport or its renewal, you must have the following documents on hand:

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 no 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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If you have any problems processing your Unique Identity Document (DUI) or other Salvadoran consular procedures, you can contact us without any problem.

It's important to mention that we operate independently of the official consulate; we are fellow Salvadorans supporting our community. We fully respect your confidentiality, so we will never ask for your personal information or any type of payment.

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What other procedures can be done at the Consulate of El Salvador in New York, NY?

In addition to being able to process your passports, you can carry out the following procedures within the consulate of El Salvador in New York:

  • DUI processing.
  • Authorizations for girls, boys and adolescents.
  • Return of balances.
  • Family Status Registry.
  • Migration movements.

Frequently asked questions about procedures at the Salvadoran Consulate in New York

Next, we will try to answer some of the most common frequently asked questions of users who visit the Salvadoran consulate in New York:

Will my passport be delivered to me on the same day as my appointment?

Yes, the process can take from 45 minutes to 2 hours, but your passport will be delivered to you on the same day as your appointment.

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

Currently, these are the costs that the consulate of El Salvador New York handles 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 I pay online for my passport processing?

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.

Are there bathrooms at the consulate?

Yes, there are bathrooms inside the consulate.

Procedures that you can carry out at the consulate of El Salvador

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Consulates of El Salvador in the United States

To facilitate your search and schedule appointments at the nearest Salvadoran consulates, we have organized a detailed list of all El Salvador consulates in the United States by state.

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