Salvadorans living in the mountains of western North Carolina will be able to obtain their passports and National Identity Documents (DUI) on Saturday, October 17. This way, they won't have to travel to Charlotte, where the [unspecified location] is located. headquarters of the consulate.
The event will take place from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in Swannanoa, at the facilities of Bounty & Soul Latino, at 216 Whitson Ave.
The day was confirmed to Enlace Latino NC by the Consul General of El Salvador in Charlotte, Selim Rodas, Consul General of El Salvador in Charlotte.
Furthermore, it was reported that a team of Salvadoran leaders from the area is organizing the event in coordination with the consulate. This initiative aims to bring consular services closer to the community.
Swannanoa is an unincorporated town, located in eastern Buncombe County, between Asheville and Black Mountain.
Documents and costs
To to process the DUI for the first timeThe consulate requests a recent copy of the birth certificate. It also requires photo identification proving the person is over 18 years of age, such as an expired passport, driver's license, or national identity card.
For passport A valid DUI (National Identity Document) is required, and for renewals, the previous passport is also needed. Those without either must present their original Salvadoran birth certificate. This document is requested online on the official website for procedures of the Salvadoran government.
The costs in effect in 2026 are $35 for the DUI and $60 for the passport, Rodas reported in a transmission with Enlace Latino NC in June. The consulate also recommends paying in cash.
At the Charlotte consulate, walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for those applying for or renewing their DUI (Documento Único de Identidad - National Identity Document) or passport. Birth and marriage certificates and powers of attorney do require an appointment.
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Mobile visits in North Carolina
Rodas had said in June that the consulate planned periodic visits to Durham, Raleigh, and Asheville during 2025 and 2026. At least 36,000 Salvadorans live in North Carolina, according to the 2020 Census.
Consular appointments are free of charge, and no one should charge for scheduling them. Those needing an appointment for other procedures can request one through the Virtual Consulate at 1-888-301-1130, available 24 hours a day. They can also request one at the dating portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador.
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