As El Salvador’s diplomatic representation in France, the Embassy of El Salvador in Paris handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | 12 Rue Galilée, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 47 20 89 41 |
| embajadafrancia@rree.gob.sv | |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Consular services | Provided by the embassy itself |
Consular Section
| Address | 12 Rue Galilée, 75116 Paris, France |
| consuladofrancia@rree.gob.sv |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Salvadoran public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at 12 Rue Galilée in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in France
In the other direction, about 458 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in El Salvador. Two honorary consulates support Salvadoran citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- 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.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in El Salvador (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. Increased vigilance is recommended for El Salvador, according to the French Foreign Ministry. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Salvadoran national holiday (15 September). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Salvadoran citizens should call the embassy on +33 1 47 20 89 41. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money.
Diplomatic missions of El Salvador in France
El Salvador in France
- Paris – Embassy of El Salvador (this page)
- Cannes – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of El Salvador in Paris
What is the address of the Salvadoran Embassy in France?
At 12 Rue Galilée, 75116 Paris.
Can French nationals travel to El Salvador without a visa?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for El Salvador. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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