Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.  U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program  ( STEP ) to receive information and …

Location:  El Salvador Event:  Hurricane Julia made landfall in Nicaragua overnight and is forecast to move into the Pacific as a tropical storm this evening around 8:00pm. The Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador has issued a red alert for the entire country (very high probability of dangerous weather). The Government of El Salvador has closed all …

Location:  El Salvador  Event:  The Ministry of the Environment and Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador has updated their alerts regarding continued rains from a tropical wave that is generating bands of showers and storms that will likely continue for the next few days. Civil Protection has issued Red Alerts (dangerous weather is occurring now) for the …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources and the Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador have increased their recent warning of dangerous rainstorms throughout the country. The San Salvador metropolitan area is now under an orange alert (high probability of dangerous weather). The remainder of San Salvador Department and Ahuachapán, Sonsonate, …

Event: El Salvador’s Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources issued a  warning  of elevated rip current risks throughout the country that is effective through Friday, August 5th. Strong undertows and currents make swimming at El Salvador’s Pacific Coast beaches extremely dangerous even for experienced swimmers. Lifeguards are assigned by the Civil Protection Agency to duty on …

La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en El Salvador se complace en anunciar que representantes de la Unidad Regional de Beneficios Federales visitarán San Salvador para ofrecer servicios a beneficiarios o personas con preguntas del Seguro Social de los EEUU y otros beneficios federales. Fecha:              Lunes 22 de agosto …

The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit San Salvador to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. Date:   Monday, August 22nd – Friday, August 26th Place:  American Citizens Services Unit, U.S. Embassy …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The National Hurricane Center in the United States (joined by the Ministry of the Environment and Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador) is tracking Tropical Storm Bonnie, which is likely to cross Nicaragua and enter the Pacific Ocean early Saturday morning. El Salvador may experience high winds and will experience elevated rainfall through …

(June 11, 2022) Event:  Effective June 12, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., a negative COVID-19 test will no longer be required for any travelers to the United States.   Vaccine requirements  for non-U.S. citizen, nonimmigrant travelers remain in effect. Actions to Take:  Travelers who test positive for or have symptoms of COVID-19 should delay their travel and should consider getting …

Notification to U.S. citizens resident in or traveling to El Salvador: On March 27, 2022 the Government of El Salvador enacted an emergency decree that suspended the constitutional rights and guarantees regulated by Articles 7, 12.2, 13.2, and 24, in relation to Article 131.27, and Article 29 of the Constitution of the Republic, which refer …

Location: El Salvador Event:  Per media reports, 62 homicides took place throughout El Salvador on March 26th.  The Government of El Salvador is responding with measures that will likely cause travelers and residents to notice an increased security presence.  The Embassy is not changing its security posture. Actions to Take: Avoid walking or driving after …

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 Nuevo Cuscatlán, as early as 5:00 am. While the vast majority of such demonstrations do not result in violence or specific actions against U.S. citizens, demonstrations are by their nature unpredictable …

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 at El Salvador’s tourist beaches.  Strong undertows and currents make swimming at El Salvador’s Pacific Coast beaches extremely dangerous even for experienced swimmers. Lifeguards are not always present at beaches. …

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 Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3  Travel Health Notice for El Salvador   due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.   Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully …

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 we have established an internal travel policy to better inform our personnel where they may and may not travel on personal trips to better ensure their safety.  Due to crime, remoteness, …

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.  This issue is available in both English and Spanish. These resources are published by the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit for all interested U.S. citizens. Please feel free to share it with those this email does not reach.

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test …

Location: Throughout the country Event: The 2021 Legislative and Municipal Election Campaign officially begins in El Salvador on December 27th with Election Day on February 28, 2021. Previous campaign seasons have generated demonstrations that block roads and require a police presence. Demonstrations can occur prior to the beginning of the official campaign season. While the vast …

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 16, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: Weather forecasts indicate that the remnants of Hurricane Iota will pass through El Salvador over the next few days as a tropical storm or depression, generating dangerous winds and rainfall throughout the country. This storm is likely to create dangerous floods …

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 31, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: Weather forecasts indicate that heavy rain throughout El Salvador over the next few days will be followed by the possible impact of a tropical storm early next week. Due to saturated soil conditions, any further significant rainfall is likely to …

The 2020 U.S. elections are on November 3.  The U.S Embassy strongly encourages U.S citizens in El Salvador to mail sealed ballots by October 15.  The Embassy will continue to receive and mail sealed ballots after this date but cannot ensure timely arrival. Vote now. Vote your absentee ballot as soon as you get it, and …

Location:  Greater San Salvador Event: Local police are reporting that a number of ride share service users have been the victim of robberies perpetrated by their drivers. The vehicle dispatched may match the ride share application’s description, but the driver may not be the person assigned to that vehicle. These incidents have occurred during late night …

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 Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for El Salvador due to COVID-19. El Salvador has lifted …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in the 2020 Elections (September 4, 2020) The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in El Salvador to submit the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in order to register to vote overseas and to receive an absentee ballot for the upcoming 2020 elections. We suggest you register as soon as possible. …

The U.S Embassy reminds U.S citizens in El Salvador to submit the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in order to register to vote overseas and to receive an absentee ballot for the upcoming 2020 elections.  We suggest you register as soon as possible.  Most states will send an absentee ballot at least 45 days prior to …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 10,957 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 298 deaths and 6,262 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Avianca Avianca will offer flights on the following dates: Monday, July 20 – …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (July 1, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 6,736 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 182 deaths and 3,964 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 5,517 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 133 deaths and 3,293 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Avianca Avianca will offer flights on the following dates: Monday, June 29 – …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 5,336 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 126 deaths and 3,116 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Avianca To purchase a ticket with Avianca, please follow the steps below.  Please …

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 4,329 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 86 deaths and 2,310 recovered patients. Starting June 16, the Government of El Salvador began a five-phase approach to reopening the economy. As of today, the airport remains closed for commercial passenger travel. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 3,941 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 76 deaths and 2,041 recovered patients. Starting June 16, the Government of El Salvador will begin a five-phase approach to reopening the economy.  As of today, the airport remains closed for commercial passenger travel.    Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy …

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 2,849 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 53 deaths and 1,249 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI). For other nationalities, it will be based on the last digit …

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 31, 2020) Location:  El Salvador, countrywide Event:  On May 31, the Government of El Salvador issued a red alert and declared a state of emergency for the entire country due to Tropical Storm Amanda.  There are reports of flooding, landslides, power and water outages, and …

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 1,640 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 32 deaths and 540 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI). For other nationalities, it will be based on the last …

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 1,413 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 30 deaths and 474 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI). For other nationalities, it will be based on the last …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 15, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 1,210 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 23 deaths and 416 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 998 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 deaths and 349 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI).  For other nationalities, it will be based on the last digit in …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 11, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 958 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 deaths and 325 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI).  …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 7, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 695 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 15 deaths and 245 recovered patients. Starting May 7, the Government of El Salvador will implement additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 395 confirmed cases of COVID-19, nine deaths and 119 recovered patients. Smart Traveler Enrollment Program: The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to receive emergency messages.  To enroll in STEP, visit  https://step.state.gov/ . Actions to …

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 323 confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight deaths and 89 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer additional humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents from El Salvador to Houston, TX. To purchase a ticket, please visit  www.united.com , email  corporativosal@united.com …

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 250 confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight deaths and 67 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer additional humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents from El Salvador to Houston, TX. To purchase a ticket, please visit  www.united.com , email  corporativosal@united.com  or …

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 218 confirmed cases of COVID-19, seven deaths and 46 recovered patients. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine, which is still in effect. All individuals are required to …

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 125 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine, which is still in effect. All …

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 118 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine, which is still in effect. All …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 13, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:   There are 109 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths.  The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv    On March 21, the Government of El …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 11, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:   There are 93 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths.  The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv    On March 21, the Government of El …

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 79 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports five COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days, and on April 6 …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 7, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: There are 69 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports four COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador …

Location:  El Salvador Event:   There are 60 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports four COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv  On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required …

Location: El Salvador The Government of El Salvador announced a suspension of all passenger air travel in and out of the country until April 19. As of April 3, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 2,936 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to return to the United States through humanitarian and evacuation flights. Two …

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports two COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information: covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days. All individuals are …

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports two COVID-19 related deaths.  The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv  On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 1, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 31 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports one COVID-19 related death. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv  On March 21, the Government of El Salvador …

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information: covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence.  Only one …

Location: El Salvador As of March 27, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 683 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to return to the United States through humanitarian and evacuation flights. Five additional humanitarian and evacuation flights with an estimated 1,428 passengers are scheduled through March 31. Humanitarian Flights: Eastern Airlines notified the …

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only one individual per household is permitted to leave the home, hotel or residence …

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only one individual per household is permitted to leave the home, hotel or residence …

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only one individual per household is permitted to leave the home, hotel or residence …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 23, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  The United States Embassy in El Salvador continues to arrange transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States.  We are in the process of coordinating evacuation flights from the international airport in El Salvador.  These …

Location: Worldwide Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. As of this date, no confirmed cases have been reported in El Salvador.  The government of El Salvador has implemented enhanced screening procedures at all points of entry. Visitors may experience delays when entering the …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador (January 8, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: Worldwide Message for American Citizens Regarding Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad worldwide. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional …

The U.S. Embassy San Salvador is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit San Salvador to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. July 29 from 01:00pm – 4:00pm July 30 from 07:30am – 4:00pm July 31 from 07:30am – …

The Department of State renewed its travel advisory for El Salvador without changes. The full text of the Travel Advisory is as follows: Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. Violent crime, such as murder, assault, rape, and armed robbery, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics and arms trafficking, …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (February 1, 2019) Location: El Salvador, Country-wide. Event: Sunday, February 3, 2019, is Election Day in El Salvador. The U.S. Embassy anticipates large groups of people will gather at the various polling stations and that travel will be impacted by concentrated vehicular and pedestrian traffic, especially in and …

Location: El Salvador; heavy rains country-wide. Event: Heavy rains continue in El Salvador country-wide, please be prepared for possible flooding, landslides, power outages, and difficult travel conditions. Expect rainfall to continue through Monday evening. Actions to Take: The U.S. Embassy encourages all U.S. citizens to confirm any reports or rumors through the local authorities. Please …