Consulate of El Salvador: DUI appointment near you

Do you need your Salvadoran DUI while living in the United States? We explain step by step how to schedule your consular appointment from any state. Find out what documents you need to bring, how much the process costs, and how to access the official appointment portal. The process is simpler than you imagine, but there are important details you should know before your visit to the consulate.

Are you in the United States and need to obtain your Salvadoran National Identity Document (DUI)? Don't worry! The Consulate of El Salvador is there to help you. One of the first steps to getting your DUI is to schedule an appointment at the consulate nearest you.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of scheduling an appointment for your DUI at the Salvadoran consulate nearest to you within the USA.

How to make an appointment to obtain a DUI in the United States?

Before you begin the process of scheduling your DUI appointment, you'll need to find the nearest Salvadoran consulate in the United States. You can do this through the official Salvadoran government website or by searching online, as you'll need this information when requesting your appointment.

Steps to enter the appointment portal for Salvadoran DUI in the US

Once you have the consulate's information , you should follow these steps:

Enter the official dating request website https://portalcitas.rree.gob.sv/.
Sign up with your email or Google account and enter a password that you will use to access the portal.
The page will send you an email to activate your account, which you must open and click on the "Activate Account" button. If you can't find it in your main inbox, look for it in your Spam inbox.
Once you click on the account activation button, it will redirect you to the main page of the dating portal so you can log in with your email and the password you chose.
Now you can schedule your appointment during business hours from Monday to Friday, extra hours on weekends or at mobile consulates scheduled near your location.
Select the country where you are located, the state and the consulate closest to you.
Choose the procedure you want to carry out and based on this, the system will display the necessary requirements for that procedure.
Once this step is completed, you must select a person if you already have registration in the portal or add a new person if it is the first time you make an appointment on the platform.
Indicate if you have a DUI or passport, and begin to complete the information requested by the platform.
If the platform requests, you must upload a photo of one of your identity documents.
Once you have completed your information, select a date for your appointment within the calendar.
Complete the last one requested and click on "Save Appointment".
When you save your appointment, you will receive a confirmation message in your email with the details of your consular appointment.

What documents must be brought on the day of the appointment to obtain the DUI?

After scheduling your appointment at the Salvadoran Consulate closest to your residence, you should then begin gathering the requirements that you must bring with you to the appointment:

Original and recent birth certificate certification, not older than 12 months after it was issued.
Present a document that proves your identity: personal identity card, electoral card, passport, etc.
If you do not have any of the above, you can present a state ID, green card, TPS, driver's license or expired Salvadoran passport.
If you do not have American documents or an expired passport, a mother or father must present a valid Salvadoran identity document.
If you do not have your parents in foreign territory, you must present two Salvadoran witnesses, who have a DUI or an original and valid Salvadoran passport.

Number to make an appointment for a Salvadoran DUI in the United States

To schedule your DUI appointment , you must do so online using the steps outlined above. However, you can contact the consulate at 1-888-301-11-30 to see if they can assist you with scheduling your appointment by phone.

How much does the Salvadoran DUI cost in the United States?

The process to obtain a DUI (Salvadoran national identity document) costs $35.00 when done outside of El Salvador. According to accounts from other users online who have visited the Salvadoran consulate in the United States, it's important to note that only cash payments are accepted.