Consulate General of El Salvador in Silver Spring, Maryland: Appointments and Services

The Silver Spring consular portal operates on a first-come, first-served basis, but scheduling your appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv gives you priority. Hours are Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4 PM. You can pay online with a card and leave with your passport the same day. Here's a step-by-step guide to the entire process.

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Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring: Telephone, hours and address

The first step to attending your consular appointment in El Salvador is, of course, knowing the location of the consulate you will visit. Whether you are a foreigner or a local citizen, we want to share with you the address of the consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring:

☎️ Phone number of the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring, MD

If you have questions about any procedure, want to confirm your appointment or make a complaint, you can contact the following telephone number:

+ 18883011130

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Hours of operation of the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring, MD

Do you want to know if the El Salvador consulate in Silver Spring is open? Find out their customer service hours:

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

Remember that these schedules may change depending on national holidays in the country or working days. That is why we recommend you call before going to the El Salvador consulate in Silver Spring.

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Can I carry out consular procedures without an appointment in Silver Spring, MD?

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.

If you have already requested your DUI, you can check here if it is ready:

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Services of the Consulate of El Salvador in Silver Spring, MS

Procedure	What is?
Passport.	Obtain, renew or replace your passport for travel
DUI in the United States	Obtain, renew or replace your Salvadoran identity document
Family Status Records	Register births, marriages, divorces, or deaths that occur in the U.S.
Power of attorney	Authorize someone to carry out procedures on your behalf in El Salvador
Authentic documents and apostilles	Give legal validity to your documents in El Salvador
Authorizations for girls, boys and adolescents	Allowing a minor to travel without one or both parents
Migration movements	Obtain proof of your entries and exits from El Salvador
Return of balances	Request a refund for payments made for procedures not carried out

How to make an appointment at the Salvadoran Consulate in Silver Spring?

Making an appointment at the Salvadoran consulate is quite easy, considering it's not a requirement if you plan to visit the consulate for any procedure. However, if you'd like to schedule an appointment "just in case," you can do so by following these simple steps:

Steps to book an appointment at the Salvadoran consulate in Silver Spring, MD

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 Maryland → Silver Spring 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

📍 Silver Spring, MD: 926 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 · (240) 670-7509

Salvadoran Passport Appointment in Silver Spring

If you live in Maryland, West Virginia, or Washington DC , your passport renewal is done at the Consulate General of El Salvador in Silver Spring, located at 926 Philadelphia Ave.

No appointment is required: the consulate serves on a first-come, first-served basis from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you schedule an appointment, you will be seen at your assigned time and avoid the line.

Tip:

To renew you only need your previous passport, even if it has expired or is about to expireand the $60 fee. If you have everything in order, you can leave with your new passport the same day.

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Requirements to obtain your Salvadoran Passport at the Silver Spring Consulate

Having all the requirements requested by the consulate when processing your passport will ensure a quick and easy procedure. Next, we leave you with the list of requirements that you must bring:

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.

Need help?

If you have problems with your Unique Identity Document (DUI) or need help with other procedures at the Salvadoran Consulate, you can contact us without any problem.

It's important to mention that we have no official relationship with the consulate; we're simply fellow Salvadorans helping other Salvadorans. We completely respect your privacy and will never ask for your personal information or money.

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Frequently asked questions about procedures at the Salvadoran Consulate in Silver Spring, MD

We know that before visiting the consulate, certain doubts may arise. And, in case you cannot communicate with them to try to clarify them, here are some questions that visitors to this consulate usually ask:

Can I schedule an appointment by phone?

Yes, you can contact the phone number we provided at the beginning and request to schedule an appointment.

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

Currently, these are the costs that the El Salvador consulate in Silver Spring 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 you pay by card or check at the consulate?

No, for now they only accept cash.

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.

Is there parking at the consulate?

No, but in front of the consulate there is a parallel parking lot that is paid for with coins.

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