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.
Parents of Salvadoran children abroad can obtain consular authorisations for the minor's passport and for leaving the country, and a no-cost prosecutor-office approval for a minor's passport issuance.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy in Canberra, Consulate-General in Melbourne and honorary consulates in Sydney and Brisbane; post-level availability not published.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of El Salvador.
How to apply
Request an appointment through the ministry appointment portal or Virtual Consulate | attend in person with the documents
Documents you need
- Valid DUI or passport of both parents (copy accepted if a parent is abroad)
- Original birth certificate under 6 to 12 months old depending on the authorisation
- Minor's passport or photo page copy for exit authorisation
- Companion's passport or DUI copy
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: USD 20 passport authorisation
- Official fee: USD 20 exit authorisation
- Official fee: no cost for PGR approval and minor passport issuance
Good to know
Page published 9 December 2020, last modified 30 August 2023 (over 12 months old). The no-cost approval is in person by appointment only.
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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