The Embassy of El Salvador in Rome represents El Salvador in Italy and serves Salvadoran citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazza Euclide, 31, 00197 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 8076605 |
| embajadaitalia@rree.gob.sv | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Efren Arnoldo Bernal Chevez, Ambassador |
| National Day | 15 September |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Salvadoran public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Piazza Euclide, 31, 00197 Rome.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Salvadoran Embassy?
Efren Arnoldo Bernal Chevez heads the embassy as ambassador; the Italian list gives 27 September 2021 as the date of accreditation. The Italian diplomatic list names 5 accredited diplomats for the embassy. El Salvador also has career consular offices in Milan and Rome. Five honorary consulates support Salvadoran citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Salvadoran passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for El Salvador
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
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?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Italy to El Salvador
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in El Salvador (up to 180 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Salvadoran celebrations on 15 September (national day) usually mean a closure too. Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Salvadoran citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 8076605. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of El Salvador in Italy
El Salvador in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of El Salvador (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Rome – Consulate General
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate
- Campobasso – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate
- Naples – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of El Salvador in Rome
Where is the Salvadoran Embassy in Rome?
At Piazza Euclide, 31, 00197 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of El Salvador to Italy?
Efren Arnoldo Bernal Chevez, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Salvadoran Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 15 September as the national day of El Salvador; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 180 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Is there a Salvadoran consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Milan and Rome.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for El Salvador, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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