The Consulate General of El Salvador in Tucson is a career consular post of El Salvador in Tucson, Arizona; it serves Salvadoran citizens and travellers in its consular district. El Salvador is represented in Washington, D.C., by the Embassy of El Salvador in the United States.
Contact Details
| Address | 5447 E. 5th Street, Suite 249, Tucson, AZ 85711, United States |
| Telephone | +1 888-301-1130 |
| consuladotucson@rree.gob.sv | |
| Consul General | Luis Carlos Montoya Zuleta |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Opening hours according to the Salvadoran foreign ministry. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- Telephone: the ministry lists the same toll-free number, +1 888-301-1130, for all Salvadoran consulates in the United States; it also gives a WhatsApp contact (wa.me/50370701071).
- Location: The consulate general is in Tucson, Arizona, about 9.3 km in a straight line from the centre of Tucson; the nearest large airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 171 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Consulate General of El Salvador in Tucson
The consul general is Luis Carlos Montoya Zuleta, according to the Salvadoran foreign ministry. It is one of 29 career consular posts of El Salvador in the United States listed by the Salvadoran foreign ministry. In El Salvador, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador (sv.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
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 general.
Closing days
The dates of the US federal holidays are published by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The consulate general may also close on public holidays of El Salvador.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Salvadoran citizens should call the consulate general on +1 888-301-1130. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in El Salvador can contact the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador.
Diplomatic missions of El Salvador in the United States
El Salvador in the United States
- Washington, D.C. – Embassy of El Salvador in the United States – full list of consulates
- Tucson – Consulate General (this page)
- … and 28 more consulates in other states (see the embassy page)
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Details checked on 23 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador – list of embassies, consulates and permanent missions (accessed 21 October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help).
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