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Information for U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents

COVID-19 Information Last updated: 01/25/2021 Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: COVID

Voting in the 2020 Elections

Voting in the 2020 Elections Did you know that you can vote from El Salvador? The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides the opportunity for U.S. citizens overseas to vote in federal elections. By submitting the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) you can register to vote and request an absentee ballot. We suggest you register as soon as ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Repatriation Flights: Booking information

The Government of El Salvador closed the international airport in San Salvador to all departing and arriving commercial flights as of March 18, 2020. They have not announced a date in which the airport will reopen to commercial flights. U.S Embassy-arranged repatriation flight options are open to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents of the ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: covid19, flights, repatriation, US citizens

Information for Salvadoran citizens in the United States during the COVID-19 emergency

Information for Salvadoran citizens in the United States during the COVID-19 emergency (Please see the USCIS official page for the most updated information: https://www.uscis.gov/visit-united-states/extend-your-stay) To all Salvadoran citizens who were traveling in the United States and cannot return to their country due to the closure of the “Oscar Arnulfo Romero” International Airport, the United ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News

FAQ

FAQ To receive the most updated information available we recommend you monitor our twitter account: https://twitter.com/USEmbassySV and visit our webpage https://sv.usembassy.gov/ Repatriation Flights Is it true that there are flights going to the U.S.? Yes. We are actively coordinating repatriation flights to depart from the international airport in El Salvador. Please visit our website ( https://sv.usembassy.gov ) for ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: covid19, flight, repatriation

Joint Statement Regarding Irregular Migration

Joint Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador Alexandra Hill Tinoco and United States Embassy in El Salvador Chargé d ‘Affaires Brendan O’Brien Regarding Irregular Migration San Salvador, January 25, 2021 Today Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco and United States Embassy in El Salvador Chargé d ‘Affaires Brendan O’Brien met virtually to discuss ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases

Information for U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: COVID

Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

The United States Capitol THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America has been tested ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Joe Biden, United States

Brendan O’Brien Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in San Salvador

Brendan O’Brien assumes the position of Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in San Salvador On January 20th, 2021, Brendan O’Brien assumed the position of the Charge d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in San Salvador. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Charge O’Brien has served as Deputy Chief of Mission ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: News

Reception of the “Orden Nacional José Matías Delgado, Gran Cruz Placa de Plata” and “Gran Orden Francisco Morazán”

Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson on the reception of the “Orden Nacional José Matías Delgado, Gran Cruz Placa de Plata” and “Gran Orden Francisco Morazán” Award January 18, 2021 ## This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. ## First, thank you very much to all of you ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches

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