The Honorary Consulate of El Salvador in Valencia is a volunteer-run office that assists Salvadoran citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Salvadoran consulate general in Barcelona or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Cirilo Amorós, 53-5º-6ª, 46004 Valencia, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 627 322 686 |
| elsalvador@agenciaconsular.es | |
| Head of Mission | Rodolfo Bacharach de Valera, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Cirilo Amorós, 53-5º-6ª, 46004 Valencia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Valencia do?
In Valencia, Salvadoran citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is Rodolfo Bacharach de Valera, in office since May 1998. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +34 627 322 686 and e-mail elsalvador@agenciaconsular.es.
The office is located in the Valencian Community. Barcelona – about 305 km away – has the nearest Salvadoran consulate general. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 305 km away.
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).
Which Salvadoran office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Salvadoran consulate general in Barcelona 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). Regional holiday to note: Valencian Community Day (9 October). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Salvadoran missions 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
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of El Salvador in Valencia
Where do I renew my Salvadoran passport if I live near Valencia?
Passport applications are handled by the Salvadoran consulate general in Barcelona or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
How can I reach the Valencia honorary office of El Salvador?
By phone on +34 627 322 686 or by e-mail to elsalvador@agenciaconsular.es.
Who runs the Salvadoran honorary office in Valencia?
Rodolfo Bacharach de Valera, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since May 1998).
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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