Switzerland - Consulate of El Salvador in Locarno

You are a Swiss citizen or you are from El Salvador and are looking for information on the consulate of El Salvador in Locarno situated in Switzerland. A consulate in Locarno could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of El Salvador. It all depends on the importance of Locarno and Switzerland in the relationships with the government of El Salvador.


Sorry there is no consulate of El Salvador in Locarno !

However, El Salvador could have more than one consulate in Switzerland besides Locarno.

When El Salvador has more consulates located in Switzerland ouside of Locarno you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of El Salvador in Switzerland of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Locarno are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of El Salvador in Switzerland besides Locarno

El Salvadoran Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland Rue de Lausanne 65 1202 Geneve Switzerland
Email: consulate.el-salvador@ties.itu.int - Tel: (+41) 22 732 70 36 - Website:

Or the embassy of El Salvador in Switzerland

(There is no embassy of El Salvador located in Switzerland)

Consulate Appointment in Locarno

Most consulates in Locarno need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of El Salvador in Locarno first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Locarno do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Switzerland or El Salvador.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Locarno please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.