Australian consular representation in El Salvador
Australian Consulate in San Salvador
Find current contact details, location and information about consular and passport assistance available from the Australian Consulate in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in San Salvador
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s Honorary Consulate in El Salvador.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling. Confirm when you can attend and whether the Honorary Consulate can provide the service you require.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in San Salvador?
The Australian Consulate is located in Edificio Avante in the Madre Selva area of Antiguo Cuscatlán, within the San Salvador metropolitan area.
Before travelling: contact the Honorary Consulate first to confirm visitor arrangements and the documents you need to bring.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in El Salvador
The Australian Consulate in San Salvador provides honorary consular representation for Australia in El Salvador.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Mr Alejandro José Dueñas and provides limited consular assistance to Australians in El Salvador.
Australia does not maintain a resident embassy in El Salvador. The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to El Salvador and provides the wider range of Australian diplomatic and consular services.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in San Salvador provides limited consular assistance to Australians in El Salvador.
Consular assistance
Australians who experience difficulties in El Salvador can contact the Honorary Consulate for limited local assistance. More complex matters may need to be referred to the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Passport assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide information and assistance with Australian passport arrangements. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm what can be completed locally for your particular application.
Full consular services
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City provides the full range of consular services for Australians in El Salvador and should be contacted for matters that cannot be handled by the Honorary Consulate.
Notarial services: do not assume that an Australian notarial service can be completed at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Consulate or the Australian Embassy in Mexico City before travelling with documents requiring witnessing, certification or legalisation.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Honorary Consulate cannot determine visa or citizenship applications.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Australian Consulate in San Salvador
Contact the Australian Consulate before visiting. As an Honorary Consulate with a limited range of services, arrangements can depend on the assistance required.
Explain your passport or consular matter when contacting the office so that staff can advise whether it can be handled locally or should be referred to the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Do not rely on walk-in service: confirm your visit directly with the Consulate before travelling to the office.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in El Salvador
The Australian Consulate in San Salvador provides local honorary consular representation for Australians in El Salvador.
Australian Consulate in San Salvador
The Honorary Consulate provides limited local consular assistance and can assist Australians with information about passport arrangements and other consular matters.
Australian Embassy in Mexico City
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to El Salvador and provides Australia’s wider diplomatic, consular, passport and eligible notarial services for the country.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Consulate first, explain the assistance you require and confirm which documents you should bring.
Contact the office first
Confirm visitor arrangements directly with the Honorary Consulate before travelling to the office.
Check the service available
Honorary consulates provide a more limited range of services than Australian embassies and professional consulates. Confirm that your matter can be handled locally.
Prepare your documents
Bring your Australian passport or other identification and any forms or supporting documents requested for your particular consular or passport matter.
Travel advice: Australians visiting or living in El Salvador should also check the latest Smartraveller advice before travelling and while in the country.
Emergency assistance: Australians requiring urgent consular assistance when local assistance is unavailable can contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in San Salvador
Does Australia have a Consulate in El Salvador?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in the San Salvador metropolitan area.
Where is the Australian Consulate in San Salvador?
The Consulate is located at Edificio Avante, Local 3-13, Urbanización Madre Selva, Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad, El Salvador.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +503 2121 7515 or email australianconsulate.elsalvador@gmail.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in El Salvador?
The current Australian Honorary Consul is Mr Alejandro José Dueñas.
Can the Consulate help Australians in El Salvador?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. More complex cases may be referred to the Australian Embassy in Mexico City.
Can the Consulate help with an Australian passport?
The Honorary Consulate can provide information and assistance with passport arrangements. Contact the office before visiting to confirm what can be completed locally for your particular application.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
The Honorary Consulate does not publish a general full notarial service. Contact the Consulate or the Australian Embassy in Mexico City to confirm where the particular notarial service you require can be completed.
Do I need to contact the Consulate before visiting?
Yes. Contact the office before travelling to confirm visitor arrangements and whether your particular matter can be handled locally.
Which Australian Embassy covers El Salvador?
The Australian Embassy in Mexico City is accredited to El Salvador.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
Australian visa, immigration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
If urgent local assistance is unavailable, contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.