Diplomatic representation of El Salvador in Canada
El Salvador Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador in Ottawa represents El Salvador in Canada and serves as an official point of contact for diplomatic and consular matters.
Contact details
Contact the El Salvador Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador is located on Kent Street in downtown Ottawa.
Before visiting: Contact the embassy before travelling for a consular procedure. Confirm current public hours, whether an appointment is required and which Salvadoran office in Canada is responsible for your service.
Embassy location
Where is the El Salvador Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador is located at 209 Kent Street in central Ottawa.
The official address is 209 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z8, Canada.
Global Affairs Canada currently lists this address for El Salvador’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
About the mission
About the El Salvador Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador in Ottawa is El Salvador’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Canada and El Salvador established diplomatic relations in 1961. The embassy represents El Salvador in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and community relations between the two countries.
El Salvador also maintains an extensive consular network in Canada, including Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
Because consular services are available through several Salvadoran offices in Canada, applicants should confirm the appropriate office for their place of residence and the procedure they require.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
El Salvador’s diplomatic and consular network provides a broad range of services for Salvadoran citizens and other eligible applicants in Canada.
Salvadoran passports
Salvadoran citizens can obtain passport services through the country’s consular network in Canada. Confirm which office should handle your application before travelling.
Visas for El Salvador
Foreign nationals can check El Salvador’s official visa classification to determine whether they are visa-exempt or require a consular or consulted visa.
Civil registration
Eligible Salvadoran citizens can complete procedures involving family-status and civil-registration records through the country’s consular network.
Notarial documents
Salvadoran consular offices provide eligible notarial-document services. Applicants should confirm the required identification, supporting documents and personal-attendance rules before applying.
Legalizations
Eligible legalization and document-authentication procedures are available through Salvadoran diplomatic and consular offices according to the type and intended use of the document.
Consular assistance
Salvadoran citizens in Canada can contact the country’s diplomatic and consular network for eligible consular and humanitarian assistance.
Visa information for Canadian citizens: El Salvador’s current official visa classification lists Canadian ordinary passport holders in Category A, meaning they are visa-exempt. Travellers should still check current entry requirements before departure.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current requirements and identify the correct Salvadoran consular office before travelling to the embassy in Ottawa.
Check the responsible office
El Salvador maintains several Consulates General across Canada. Your location and the service required may determine which office should handle your application.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Contact the embassy before visiting to confirm current public hours and whether your particular procedure requires an appointment or personal attendance.
Prepare your documents
Check the current requirements for your procedure and prepare the necessary identification, forms, original documents and supporting evidence.
Use current official instructions: Consular procedures, fees and appointment arrangements can change. Verify the requirements with El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the responsible consular office before applying.
Frequently asked questions
El Salvador Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the El Salvador Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador is located at 209 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z8, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the El Salvador Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 238 2939.
What is the email address of the El Salvador Embassy in Ottawa?
The current official diplomatic directory lists elsalvadorottawa@rree.gob.sv.
Can Salvadoran citizens obtain passport services in Canada?
Yes. El Salvador provides passport services through its consular network in Canada. Applicants should identify the appropriate Salvadoran office for their location before applying.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
El Salvador’s current official visa classification places Canadian ordinary passport holders in Category A, which is visa-exempt. Travellers should check current entry conditions before travelling.
Does El Salvador have other consulates in Canada?
Yes. In addition to the Embassy in Ottawa, El Salvador maintains Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, Canadian consular network and visa information on this page.