Consulate GeneralCalifornia
Los Angeles
- 3250 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 550
Los Angeles, CA 90010 - (888) 301-1130 Virtual Consulate: appointments and questions, toll-free
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- consuladoesla@rree.gob.sv
Consulate of El Salvador in Los Angeles, CA
Consulate General of El Salvador in Los Angeles, California. Area served: Los Angeles area.
Quick answer
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Los Angeles, California is at 3250 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90010. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Appointments are free at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv or through the Virtual Consulate, (888) 301-1130. You can get or renew your DUI here and receive it the same day.
- Call center
- (888) 301-1130
- Appointment
- Free
- DUI
- Yes, same-day delivery
- Who it serves
- California and Hawaii
Confirm this detail with the consulate before you go.
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Consulate local time (Los Angeles). A former official website listed 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so confirm the hours before you go.
Appointment or walk-in
Services are requested by appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv or through the Virtual Consulate (1-888-301-1130, WhatsApp +503 7070-1071). Mobile consulates and special sessions usually serve walk-ins, first come first served. No current walk-in policy for the office itself was confirmed.
Who it serves
This consulate serves Salvadorans living in California and Hawaii (part of the state). Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, plus Hawaii. San Bernardino has had its own consulate since 2022, and Kern and Orange counties have no confirmed assignment. Confirm with the Virtual Consulate whether your county belongs to this office.
Counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo.
Procedures at this consulate
- Appointment in Los Angeles Cost: Free. Official portal: portalcitas.rree.gob.sv
- DUI in Los Angeles Cost at a consulate: $35. Online renewal or replacement: $55, home delivery included
- Passport in Los Angeles Cost: $60 (adults and minors). Validity: 6 years
- Birth certificate in Los Angeles Cost: $5 to $35 depending on the route. Processing time: About 24 business hours online
- Child registration in Los Angeles Registration fee: Free ($5 fine after 6 months). Certified copy: $10 each
- Power of attorney in Los Angeles Cost: $40 per power of attorney. Authentication: $5 at the Foreign Ministry
- Criminal record in Los Angeles Criminal record: $3 on Simple SV. Police clearance (PNC): $3.50 on Simple SV
- Travel record in Los Angeles Cost: $10 ($11 for non-Salvadorans). ID at the consulate: Original, valid passport
- Proof of life in Los Angeles Consulate certificate: $10. Authentication: $5, if your institution requires it
Mobile consulates from this office
This consulate runs mobile consulates in: Lancaster, CA, Pacoima, CA, North Hills, CA, and Oxnard/Port Hueneme, CA. Dates are announced on its official social media. What a mobile consulate is
What to know about the Los Angeles consulate
In August 2021 this became the first consulate outside El Salvador to print DUIs on the spot, and it is still an RNPN center with same-day delivery. If you already have a DUI and only need a renewal or replacement, you can also do it online at dui.sv/exterior for $55.
The office covers Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, plus Hawaii. The 2022 openings in San Bernardino and Fresno redrew the map for Southern and Central California, so if you live in San Bernardino or Kern County, check which office is yours. Mobile consulates have visited Lancaster, Pacoima, North Hills and Oxnard/Port Hueneme.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Consulate of El Salvador in Los Angeles?
It is at 3250 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90010. You can open the location in Google Maps.
What are the opening hours of the Salvadoran consulate in Los Angeles?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. A former official website listed 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so confirm the hours before you go. It may close on holidays; confirm by phone.
How do I book an appointment at the Los Angeles consulate?
At portalcitas.rree.gob.sv choose United States, the Los Angeles consulate and your procedure. You can also call (888) 301-1130. Appointments are free. See the appointment guide.
Which states does the Los Angeles consulate serve?
California and Hawaii. Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, plus Hawaii. San Bernardino has had its own consulate since 2022, and Kern and Orange counties have no confirmed assignment. Confirm with the Virtual Consulate whether your county belongs to this office. See the consulates by state table.
Can I get a DUI at the Los Angeles consulate?
Yes. This office has an RNPN center and issues the DUI the same day. It costs $35. Read the DUI guide.
Can I go to the Los Angeles consulate without an appointment?
Services are requested by appointment at portalcitas.rree.gob.sv or through the Virtual Consulate (1-888-301-1130, WhatsApp +503 7070-1071). Mobile consulates and special sessions usually serve walk-ins, first come first served. No current walk-in policy for the office itself was confirmed.
Sources
- Cancillería de El Salvador – Directorio de Embajadas, Consulados y Misiones Permanentes (datos embebidos en la página)
- RNPN – Centros de Servicio para la Emisión del DUI en el Exterior (modificada 2025-07-03)
- Sitio consular archivado – Contacto (teléfonos, horario, jurisdicción) (2020)
- Cancillería – Consulado en Los Ángeles: jornada móvil en Lancaster (2025-10-20)
- Cancillería – Consulado móvil en North Hills (2024-06-10)
- RNPN – Impresión del DUI en el exterior inicia en Los Ángeles (2021-08-16)
Confirm this detail with the consulate before you go.