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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in the US:
Ambassador: Rene Antonio Rodriguez LEON
Embassy: 1400 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036
Telephone: [1] (202) 265-9671, 9672


Diplomatic Representation from the US:
Ambassador: Mari Carmen Aponte
Embassy: Final Blvd. Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad
Mailing Address: Unit 3116, APO AA 34023
Telephone: [503] 2501-2999
Fax: [503] 2501-2150

Consulate Generals are in:
General Consulate in WASHINGTON, D.C.
Address 1724 - 20th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Telephone (202) 331-4036
Fax (202) 337-4036

General Consulate in DALLAS, TEXAS
1555 W. Mockingbird Lane, No. 210
Dallas, TX 75235
Telephone (214) 637-1018
Fax (214) 637-1106

Consulate in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Address 20 Meridian Street, 4th Floor
East Boston, MA 02128
Telephone (617) 567-8484
Fax (617) 567-8686

General Consulate in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Address 104 S. Michigan Ave., No. 816
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone (312) 332-1393, 578-5390
Fax (312) 332-4446

General Consulate in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Address 6420 Hillcroft, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77081
Telephone (713) 270-6239
Fax (713) 270-9683

General Consulate in LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Address 1090 Suffolk Ave.
Brentwood, NY 11717
Telephone (631) 273-1355, 273-2256
Fax (631) 273-2559

Consul General Oscar Benavides Gutiérrez
Address 3450 Wilshire Blvd.,Suite 250
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Telephone (213) 383-5776, 383-8580, 383-8364, 383-6134
Fax (213) 383-8599

General Consulate in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Address 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Suite 1020
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone (305) 371-8850
Fax (305) 371-7820

General Consulate in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Address 46 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Telephone (212) 889-3608
Fax (212) 679-2835

General Consulate in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
507 Polk Sreet, Suite 280
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone (415) 771-8524


Consulate in SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
Address 203 North Golden Circle Drive, Suite 103
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone (714) 972-8376

Jurisdiction California and Arizona

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for El Salvador
U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador
Embassy of El Salvador in Washington, United States of America


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-EL SALVADOR RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with El Salvador in 1863 following its independence from Spain and the later dissolution of a federation of Central American states. Post-independence, the country saw a mix of revolutions, democracy, and a 1980-1992 civil war. The United States and El Salvador share a strong commitment to democracy, rule of law, and inclusive economic development. Ties are further enriched by 1.6 million Salvadorans who call the United States home.

El Salvador is a key partner in efforts to dampen the threats posed by transnational criminal organizations and gangs. The country has been a strong, durable partner on security and defense issues. However, endemic crime and impunity threaten El Salvador's progress by undermining the legitimacy of state institutions and impeding economic growth. U.S. policy toward El Salvador promotes the strengthening of El Salvador's democratic institutions, rule of law, judicial reform, national reconciliation and reconstruction, and economic opportunity and growth. Through the Partnership for Growth, the two countries are committed to working closely to boost economic prosperity and create a safer, more prosperous, and more democratic future for all their citizens.

U.S. Assistance to El Salvador

El Salvador is one of four countries worldwide selected to participate in the Partnership for Growth initiative. A joint U.S.-El Salvador multidisciplinary team identified the two most critical constraints to economic growth: crime and insecurity; and low productivity in tradables. The governments of El Salvador and the United States subsequently identified 20 goals in a 5-year Joint Country Action Plan to work in partnership with local organizations, the private sector, and other donors. As part of this effort, the majority of U.S. assistance for El Salvador will be aligned to support of the Joint Country Action Plan.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The United States and El Salvador are parties to the U.S.-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), which aims to facilitate trade and investment and further regional integration by eliminating tariffs, opening markets, reducing barriers to services, and promoting transparency. CAFTA-DR contains a chapter on investment similar to a bilateral investment treaty with the United States. More than 300 U.S. companies have established either a permanent commercial presence in El Salvador or work through representative offices in the country. U.S. exports to El Salvador include agricultural products, oil, machinery, knit crocheted fabrics, and low-value and donated relief articles. U.S. imports from El Salvador include apparel, agricultural products, and gold. Remittances from Salvadorans working in the United States are an important source of income for many families in El Salvador.

El Salvador's Membership in International Organizations

El Salvador and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, Organization of American States, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador is Mari Carmen Aponte; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

El Salvador maintains an embassy in the United States at 1400 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036 (tel: 202-595-7500).

More information about El Salvador is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State El Salvador Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook El Salvador Page
U.S. Embassy: El Salvador
USAID El Salvador Page
History of U.S. Relations With El Salvador
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Export.gov International Offices Page
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Library of Congress Country Studies
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for El Salvador check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (USD) U.S Dollar
Electrical 115 Volts
Telephones Country Code 503



Currency: The local currency is the dollar. Credit cards are acepted.

Telephone: IDD available. Country code: 503. IDD is available to Europe, the USA and certain international ports. Outgoing international code: 0.

Mobile telephone: GSM 900 network. Network operators include CTE Telecom Perosnal SA de CV and Digicel SA de CV (website: www.digicel.com.sv)

Climate: 365 sunny days. The average temperature is 28°C. (aprox). Between 25 and 28 centigrades.

Time: GMT - 6.

Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz.

Business Profile: Businesspeople are expected to wear suits. Although some local businesspeople speak English, a good knowledge of Spanish is important. Visiting cards are essential. The best months for business visits are September to March, avoiding the Christmas period. Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30, Sat 8:00-12:00.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco..............................200 cigarettes or 50 cigars

Liquor.................................Up to 2 litres of alcoholic beverage

Perfume..............................Up to 6 units of perfume

Gifts.....................................Up to the value of us$500

Cameras..............................No restrictions

Film.....................................No restrictions

Agriculture/Currency/Gifts...Refer to Consulate

Meat Products......................Import of ham/sausage allowed only if sterilized by heat/boneless and hermetically canned

Note: There are restrictions on import and export of fruit, vegetables, plants and animals.



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