Salvadoran citizens in Belgium, and Belgian residents planning a trip to El Salvador, can contact the Embassy of El Salvador in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de la Science 14A, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 733 04 85 |
| Fax | +32 2 732 65 74 |
| embajadabruselas@rree.gob.sv | |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Javier Helaman Reyes Menjivar, Ambassador |
| National Day | 15 September |
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 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Salvadoran public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Rue de la Science 14A, 1040 Brussels.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Salvadoran Embassy in Brussels
According to the Belgian protocol list, El Salvador is represented by Ambassador Javier Helaman Reyes Menjivar (credentials presented 14 November 2023). Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium. One honorary consulate supports Salvadoran citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Salvadoran passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Salvadoran authorities ask for:
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in El Salvador; a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November as well as on the Salvadoran national day, 15 September. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Salvadoran nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 733 04 85. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of El Salvador in Belgium
El Salvador in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of El Salvador (this page)
- Rhode-Saint-Genèse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of El Salvador in Brussels
What is the address of the Salvadoran Embassy in Belgium?
At Rue de la Science 14A, 1040 Brussels.
When is the Salvadoran Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of El Salvador to Belgium?
Javier Helaman Reyes Menjivar, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Salvadoran Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of El Salvador is 15 September; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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