Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Consulates abroad authenticate Salvadoran documents for use in countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention. Salvadoran documents for Hague countries such as Australia are apostilled by the ministry in El Salvador instead, free of charge.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of El Salvador in Canberra (ACT), Consulate-General of El Salvador in Melbourne (South Melbourne, VIC, jurisdiction Australia) and honorary consulates in Sydney (NSW) and Brisbane (QLD). Which services each post performs is not itemised on the pages fetched.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of El Salvador.
How to apply
Pre-authenticate the original through the issuing authority in El Salvador (e.g. civil registry, education ministry, courts), then present it at the ministry or the consulate | for Hague countries use the apostille from the ministry
Documents you need
- Original documents only
- Prior sign-off by the issuing authority (varies by document type)
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: authentication of a Salvadoran official's signature USD 5.00; foreign diplomatic official's signature USD 20.00; apostille free
Good to know
Page states the authentication is obtained at Salvadoran missions abroad; no page date shown. Not confirmed that the Australian posts offer it.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by El Salvador's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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