For Salvadoran citizens in this part of Spain, the Consulate General of El Salvador in Barcelona is the first address for passports and civil status matters.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Dr. August Pi i Sunyer, 12. 1º, 08034 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 165 41 08 |
| consuladobarcelona@rree.gob.sv | |
| Head of Mission | Benito Miró Castells, Consul General |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: C/ Dr. August Pi i Sunyer, 12. 1º, 08034 Barcelona.
- Opening hours: not published in the Spanish consular list – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Salvadoran consulate general in Barcelona serve?
El Salvador runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Benito Miró Castells heads the office as consul general since April 2021. The Spanish list names 3 consular officials for this post. El Salvador runs 3 career consular posts in Spain in total. The office is located in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 505 km away.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Salvadoran passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Salvadoran sources:
Renewing a Salvadoran ordinary passport abroad
- Your original, valid DUI (identity document) – updated if your name or marital status has changed
- Your expired or soon-to-expire original passport
- Proof of payment – US$60 outside Central America
- Lost or stolen passport: a sworn declaration at the consulate (extra fee)
- Minors: the child’s passport, both parents with valid DUI or Salvadoran passport, or a special power of attorney from the absent parent
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador – ordinary passports for Salvadorans abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in El Salvador (up to 180 days). Spanish travel advice: travel to El Salvador with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the consulate general closes on public holidays as well as on the Salvadoran national day, 15 September. In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Salvadoran citizens should contact the consulate general on +34 93 165 41 08. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Salvadoran missions in Spain
El Salvador in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of El Salvador
- Barcelona – Consulate General (this page)
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Seville – Consulate General
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- San Sebastián – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Barcelona consulate general
Where is the Salvadoran consulate general in Barcelona?
At C/ Dr. August Pi i Sunyer, 12. 1º, 08034 Barcelona.
What is the phone number of the Salvadoran consulate general in Barcelona?
+34 93 165 41 08.
Who heads the Salvadoran consulate general in Barcelona?
Benito Miró Castells, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 180 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for El Salvador. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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