Embassy of Mexico in San Salvador, El Salvador
Embassy of Mexico in San Salvador, El Salvador, located at Calle Circunvalación Pasaje No. 12, Col. San Benito. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Mexico, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Calle Circunvalación Pasaje No. 12, Col. San Benito
PO Box 432
San Salvador
El Salvador -
Telephone
+503 2248 9900, +503 2248 9901, +503 2248 9902
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Fax
+503 2248 9906
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Email
- [email protected]
- [email protected] (consular section)
- [email protected] (visa information)
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMThursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMFriday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMTuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Father’s Day is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in San Salvador: 2:19 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Father’s Day:
June 17
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Feast of San Salvador:
August 6
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Independence Day:
September 15 / September 16
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All Soul’s Day:
November 2
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Mexico in San Salvador, El Salvador:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
- Power of attorney
- Emergency consular assistance
- Civil registration
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Salvadoran passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Mexico.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Mexico without a visa. The most common types of Mexico visas are the following.
- Tourist visa
- Student visa
- Family reunification visa
- Family unit (with approval of Mexican Immigration Institute - NUT)
- Adoption visa
- Temporary resident visa
- Permanent resident visa
- Paid activities visa (with approval of Mexican Immigration Institute - NUT)
- Religious activities visa
- Lost, stolen, or destruction of Temporary or Permanent card
- Non-ordinary visas (Diplomatic, Official, etc.)
Head of Mission
Ricardo Cantú Garza, Ambassador
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Mexican Passports
The Mexican passport is an essential travel document issued to Mexican citizens, serving as proof of identity and nationality. It allows for international travel and grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to various countries. Mexico also issues electronic passports with biometric security features, ensuring secure and efficient border crossings. To learn more about the types of Mexican passports, security features, and the application process, visit the Mexican Passport Guide.
Notarial Services
Mexican embassies and consulates provide notarial services, including document authentication, certification, and legalization, ensuring legal recognition for official purposes.
Assistance for Mexican Nationals
Mexican embassies and consulates assist citizens abroad with essential services such as birth and marriage registrations, passport renewals, and consular documents. They also provide support in emergencies, including medical situations, legal issues, and repatriation assistance
Visa Services
Mexican diplomatic missions handle visa applications for foreign nationals traveling to Mexico for tourism, business, study, or other purposes, ensuring compliance with entry requirements.
Online Resources
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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Mexico in neighboring countries or regions of El Salvador.
- Belmopan, Belize (Embassy)
- Corozal, Belize (Honorary Consul)
- San José, Costa Rica (Embassy)
- Guatemala City, Guatemala (Embassy)
- Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (Consulate)
- Tecun Uman, Guatemala (Consulate)
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras (Embassy)
- San Pedro Sula, Honduras (Consulate)
- Managua, Nicaragua (Embassy)
- Panama City, Panama (Embassy)
- David, Panama (Honorary Consul)
El Salvador in Mexico
El Salvador has 11 representations in the following cities:
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This page was last edited on 15 May 2025 at 06:36 AM (EST).