U.S. Embassy in  
El Salvador

COVID-19 Information Last updated: November 29, 2021 Updated Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S. due to COVID-19 ***  Effective November 8, 2021, all non-immigrant,…

Under the H-2 visa program, applicants can legally work temporarily in the United States in agriculture, construction, forestry, landscaping, and many other types of industries.…

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 3, 2021) Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a…

“The Embassy of the United States of America categorically denies allegations made in a recording recently released on the Nuevas Ideas twitter account.  The persons…

“The Embassy of the United States of America categorically denies allegations made in a recording recently released on the Nuevas Ideas twitter account.  The persons…

New travel policy Starting on November 8, foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide…

The United States Applauds the OAS Resolution Condemning the Undemocratic Electoral Process and Repression in Nicaragua ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 22, 2021…

October 20, 2021 United States Announces Additional Support to Combat COVID-19 San Salvador— The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will…

Fulbright: 75 years opening cultural and educational exchanges October 18, 2021 The main international academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government; the prestigious Fulbright…

United States Department of Justice Task Force to Combat Corruption in Central America   The U.S. Department of Justice is committed to investigating and prosecuting…

Justice Department Anticorruption Task Force Launches New Measures to Combat Corruption in Central America   October 15, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today…

Promoting services for returnees   In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2021 and its theme of “Mental Health in an Unequal World,”  the International…

The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation finances the restoration of Casa Barrientos in Izalco The “Casa Barrientos”, in the city of Izalco, Sonsonate, was declared…

United States Signs Debt Swap Agreement with El Salvador to Direct $20 million to NGOs that support Environment protection We are pleased to announce the…

Chargé d’Affaires Manes visits irrigation system in El Paisnal Chargé d’Affaires Jean Manes, the Executive Director of the Millennium Entity, William Pleités, and the Mayor…

U.S. Government Donation for AGAPE Health Clinics in Sonsonate The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Schools and Hospitals Abroad …

Demonstration Alert- El Salvador September 26, 2021 Location: Nuevo Cuscatlán Event:  The Embassy is aware of the possibility of a demonstration on the morning of September 27 in…

The State Department Updates Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors List – Section 353 September 20, 2021 The Secretary of State announced the transmittal to Congress of…

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE   Office of the Spokesperson   For Immediate Release    STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN  September 20, 2021   United States Announces Actions Against…

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (September 10, 2021) Location:  El Salvador Event: The National Hurricane Center in the United States (joined by…