Salvadoran nationals in and around San Sebastián can turn to the Honorary Consulate of El Salvador in San Sebastián for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Camino de Mundariz, 6, 20012 San Sebastián, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 943 210 151 |
| Jgorospe@rree.gob.sv | |
| Head of Mission | Juan Carlos Gorospe Loyarte, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Camino de Mundariz, 6, 20012 San Sebastián.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in San Sebastián do?
The honorary consulate represents El Salvador in San Sebastián and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is Juan Carlos Gorospe Loyarte, in office since November 1994. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 943 210 151 and e-mail Jgorospe@rree.gob.sv.
San Sebastián is in the province of Gipuzkoa (the Basque Country). Madrid – about 355 km away – has the nearest Salvadoran consulate general. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 355 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in El Salvador (up to 180 days). The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises travelling to El Salvador with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Salvadoran office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Salvadoran consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays and on El Salvador’s national day (15 September). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Where else is El Salvador represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of El Salvador
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Seville – Consulate General
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- San Sebastián – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the San Sebastián office
Where do I renew my Salvadoran passport if I live near San Sebastián?
Salvadoran passports are issued through the Salvadoran consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Salvadoran honorary consul in San Sebastián?
By phone on +34 943 210 151 or by e-mail to jgorospe@rree.gob.sv.
Who is the Salvadoran honorary consul in San Sebastián?
Juan Carlos Gorospe Loyarte, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since November 1994).
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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