U.S. Embassy in  
El Salvador

COVID-19 Information   Last updated: 3/27/2023 Effective June 12, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for any travelers to the…

Important Update: If your immigrant visa interview appointment is scheduled after August 31, 2022, you will visit the embassy at least twice.  The first visit will…

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.…

Young Scholarship Recipients Complete Short Professional Training Courses CABAÑAS – Representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United States Government and the Ministry…

Celebrating International Women’s Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 8, 2023 On International Women’s Day, the United States stands with the…

Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the crime risk indicator. Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime.   Country Summary: In March…

Educational Innovation Project Launched for the benefit of 300 Public Schools LA LIBERTAD – The Government of the United States and the Government of El…

Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine   PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 18, 2023 Based on a careful analysis of the law…

Ambassador Duncan Visits H2 Visa Job Fair The U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, William Duncan, attended this past Wednesday, February 15, an H2 visa job…

United States Announces Additional $42.5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras The United States Agency for International Development…

Treasury Sanctions MS-13-Affiliates for Drug Trafficking and Contract Killings in Central America and the United States February 8, 2023 Action Part of Interagency Effort to…

Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker — (applause) — (Turns to audience members.)…

U.S. Department of State Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy For immediate release January 28, 2023  The U.S. President’s Emergency…

January 26th, 2023 Ambassador William H. Duncan Arrives in El Salvador U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador, William H. Duncan arrived at the…

William Duncan sworn in as new U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Mr. William Duncan was sworn in on January 24, 2023, in Washington D.C. by…

DHS Continues to Prepare for End of Title 42; Announces New Border Enforcement Measures and Additional Safe and Orderly Processes   Release Date: January 5,…

Statement by the Department of Homeland Security on Supreme Court Title 42 Order Release Date: December 27, 2022 As required by today’s Supreme Court order,…

DHS Statement on Immigration Enforcement Release Date: December 24, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to fully enforce our immigration and public health…

December 13, 2022 Senate confirms William H. Duncan as the next Ambassador to El Salvador The U.S. Senate confirmed William H. Duncan as the next…

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an annual campaign that begins on November 25, the…

Weather (Volcano) Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 28, 2022)   Location: San Miguel and Usulután Departments   Event: The Chaparrastique volcano in…