Salvadoran citizens in Ticino can turn to the Honorary Consulate of El Salvador in Lugano for information and practical help; it is headed by honorary consul Giacomo Zucco.
Contact Details
| Address | Contrada di Sassello 10, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland |
| Head of Mission | Giacomo Zucco, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Ticino |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Contrada di Sassello 10, 6900 Lugano.
- When it is open: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
What does the honorary consul in Lugano do?
Since 2025, Giacomo Zucco has looked after Salvadoran interests in Ticino. Visitors are received Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
Which Salvadoran office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Salvadoran citizens are handled by the consular section of the Salvadoran Embassy in Geneva (Rue de Lausanne 65, 1202 Geneva).
Salvadoran missions in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of El Salvador
- Lugano – Honorary Consulate (Ticino) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of El Salvador in Lugano
Where do I renew my Salvadoran passport if I live near Lugano?
Not here – Salvadoran passports are issued through the consular section of the Salvadoran Embassy in Geneva (Rue de Lausanne 65, 1202 Geneva).
Is the honorary consulate in Lugano responsible for my canton?
It covers Ticino.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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