Information for U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents
COVID-19 Information Last updated: September 14, 2021 *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide…
The State Department Updates Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors List – Section 353
The State Department Updates Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors List – Section 353 September 20, 2021 The Secretary of State announced the transmittal to Congress of…
Actions Against Seven Central American Officials for Undermining Democracy and Obstructing Investigations...
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
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…
Salvadoran Re-Election Ruling Undermines Democracy
STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON September 5, 2021 Salvadoran Re-Election Ruling Undermines Democracy The United States government condemns the September 3 ruling by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of El Salvador, which authorized immediate presidential re-election in contravention of…
United States preparing to ship an additional 188,370 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to El...
August 26, 2021 Post Press Release The United States is pleased to announce we are preparing to ship an additional 188,370 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19…
DHS Statement on Supreme Court Decision on MPP
DHS Statement on Supreme Court Decision on MPP The Department of Homeland Security respectfully disagrees with the district court’s decision and regrets that the Supreme…
Travel Alert – Dangerous Conditions at El Salvador’s Tourist Beaches
In 2021, an elevated number of U.S. citizens (and persons of other nationalities) have lost their lives due to rip currents and other dangerous conditions…
El Salvador – Level 3: Reconsider Travel H C
Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in El Salvador due to crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for…
DHS Statement on Expedited Removal Flights for Certain Families
Asylum and other legal migration pathways should be readily available to those who need them, and this Administration is committed to fairly and efficiently considering…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of Online Fee Payments for Adult Passport Renewals on July 25,...
The U.S. Embassy San Salvador is pleased to announce a new option to pay for your adult passport renewal by mail application, which is the…
U.S. supports purchase of Coastal Patrol Vessel for El Salvador
U.S. supports purchase of Coastal Patrol Vessel for El Salvador Today, the United States delivered a coastal patrol vessel to El Salvador, another example…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador
Location: El Salvador Event: The Travel Advisory level for El Salvador remains at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. However, the U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that…
United States announces second batch of 1.5 million vaccines for El Salvador
United States announces second batch of 1.5 million vaccines for El Salvador July 20, 2021 The United States is pleased to announce that we are…
Summer 2021 “Embassy Updates” Newsletter for U.S. Citizens in El Salvador
The Summer 2021 issue of the Embassy Updates newsletter for U.S. Citizens in El Salvador (PDF 2.9 MB) is available on the U.S. Embassy’s website. …
United States Supports Families in Chalatenango
CHALATENANGO – The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in El Salvador, Jean Manes, inaugurated the “Disaster and Risk Reduction – Chalatenango” project by the United States Agency…
U.S. Embassy regrets attack against agent of the National Civil Police (PNC)
This Tuesday, an agent of the National Civil Police (PNC) assigned to the protection of the U.S. Embassy was attacked and injured. As an Embassy,…
Information on Temporary Worker Visas – Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights/Report Fraudulent Activity With the H-2 visa program, you have the same rights as every worker in the United States. You should be…
United States donates 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines to El Salvador
July 4, 2021 United States donates 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines to El Salvador The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador announces the arrival of a donation by the…
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