Consular representation of El Salvador in Canada
El Salvador Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Calgary provides passport, civil-registration, document and other consular services for Salvadoran citizens and eligible applicants in western Canada.
Contact details
Contact the El Salvador Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General is located on 6th Avenue SW in downtown Calgary. The Government of Alberta currently lists Carlos Diaz as Vice-Consul and head of the Salvadoran consular post in Calgary.
Suite 240
Calgary, AB T2P 3E5
Canada
Before visiting: Contact the Consulate General or use El Salvador’s official appointment system to confirm current service arrangements and the requirements for your procedure.
Consulate location
Where is the El Salvador Consulate General in Calgary?
El Salvador officially moved its Calgary consular office to 6th Avenue SW in January 2024.
The current address published by El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is 840 6th Avenue SW, Suite 240, Calgary, AB T2P 3E5, Canada.
About the mission
About the El Salvador Consulate General in Calgary
The Consulate General of El Salvador in Calgary forms part of El Salvador’s diplomatic and consular network in Canada.
Global Affairs Canada lists Calgary among El Salvador’s Consulates General in Canada, alongside Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
The Calgary mission provides consular services to Salvadoran citizens living in Canada and supports the Salvadoran community through regular and outreach consular activities.
El Salvador also maintains its Embassy in Ottawa as the country’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a broad range of services through its consular network abroad, and the Calgary post is equipped to provide several important procedures locally.
Salvadoran passports
Eligible Salvadoran citizens can complete passport procedures in Calgary. El Salvador introduced immediate passport printing and delivery at the Calgary mission.
Civil-status registration
Salvadoran consular offices provide eligible family-status and civil-registration procedures for citizens living abroad.
DUI-related services
Salvadoran citizens abroad can obtain guidance and eligible services relating to the Documento Único de Identidad.
Notarial services
Eligible public instruments, powers of attorney and other notarial procedures are available through El Salvador’s consular network.
Documentation services
Applicants can obtain guidance and complete eligible documentation procedures handled by Salvadoran consular offices abroad.
Consular assistance
Salvadoran citizens can contact the Calgary mission for guidance and support when they require consular assistance in Canada.
Requirements vary: Passport, civil-registration, DUI and notarial services have separate documentation, fee and appointment requirements. Check the current procedure before attending.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
El Salvador operates an official online appointment portal for its diplomatic and consular missions abroad.
The system includes appointments for passport procedures, public deeds, notarial acts, family-status registrations, documentation services, visa and immigration services, and DUI procedures.
Applicants should use the official appointment system where applicable and confirm current arrangements before travelling to the Calgary office.
Passport appointments: The Calgary mission offers on-site passport issuance, allowing eligible applicants to receive the document during the same visit when the applicable requirements are met.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Review the current requirements for your procedure and confirm your appointment before travelling to the Consulate General.
Check the current address
Use the 6th Avenue SW address published by El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Older directories may still show the mission’s previous Calgary location.
Prepare your documents
Bring the identification, forms and supporting documents required for your passport, civil-registration, DUI or notarial procedure.
Confirm service arrangements
The latest Salvadoran relocation notice publishes hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Confirm current hours and any appointment requirement before attending.
Frequently asked questions
El Salvador Consulate General Calgary FAQ
Is there an El Salvador Consulate General in Calgary?
Yes. El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Global Affairs Canada identify the Calgary mission as a Consulate General.
Who heads the El Salvador consular post in Calgary?
The Government of Alberta currently lists Carlos Diaz as Vice-Consul and head of the Salvadoran consular post in Calgary.
What is the current address?
El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 840 6th Avenue SW, Suite 240, Calgary, AB T2P 3E5, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current number published by El Salvador for the Calgary office is +1 403 453 3609.
What are the opening hours?
El Salvador’s official relocation notice states that the Calgary office operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. without closing at noon. Contact the office before visiting to confirm current arrangements.
Can I apply for a Salvadoran passport in Calgary?
Yes. The Calgary mission provides Salvadoran passport services and has an on-site system for printing and issuing eligible passports.
Can I book a consular appointment online?
Yes. El Salvador provides an official appointment portal covering passports and several other consular services.
Does the Consulate handle notarial procedures?
El Salvador’s overseas consular network handles eligible public deeds, notarial acts and related documentation procedures.
Why do some directories show another Calgary address?
The Consulate General officially moved to 840 6th Avenue SW in January 2024. Some external or older government listings may still show its previous location.
Official information
Sources
Official Salvadoran, Canadian and Alberta government sources used to verify the current mission type, officeholder, Calgary location and consular services.