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Consulate Directory for the United States

Legal Guide - Updated August 2026

Find your country's consulate in the United States: address, phone, emergency line, appointment portal and the states it covers. 16 countries and 137 consular offices, plus the 26 closest to our North Carolina and Florida offices.

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How do I find my country’s consulate in the United States?

Find your country in the index below. Each card shows that office’s exact address, phone, emergency line and official appointment portal, along with the states it serves. Almost every consulate requires an online appointment, so book before you travel. If what you actually need is help with a U.S. immigration case, a consulate cannot do that - call us at 1-844-967-3536.

Search across 137 consular offices in 16 countries.

Consulates near you in North Carolina and Florida

The consular offices closest to our Charlotte, Raleigh, Smithfield and Orlando offices.

Mexico(México)

14 offices

Mexico operates the largest consular network of any country in the U.S. - more than 50 offices. Each consulate issues passports, the consular ID card (matrícula consular), birth/marriage certificates, and powers of attorney. The Information and Assistance Center for Mexican Nationals (CIAM) handles emergencies 24/7 at (520) 623-7874.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1911 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006 · Phone: (202) 736-1000 · embamex.sre.gob.mx/eua
Appointments: citas.sre.gob.mx

Services this consulate offers

  • Passports, Consular ID Card (Matrícula Consular), and voter ID card (INE)
  • Civil registry: birth/marriage certificates, dual nationality registration
  • Legal protection: defense of human and labor rights regardless of immigration status
  • Emergency social assistance: repatriation, locating detainees, transfer of remains
  • Identity letters, National Military Service booklet (SMN), and apostille
  • More than 75 additional services for Mexican nationals

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your home country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (plus one photocopy) - most offices will not photocopy it on-site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently requested for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check, rarely cash or card

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Guatemala

14 offices

Guatemala has 26 consulates in the United States, including 11 passport printing centers. All consular service payments are made ONLY by money order - cash, checks, and cards are not accepted.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 2220 R St NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Phone: (202) 745-4953 · embaguateusa.gob.gt
Appointments: citaconsularguatemala.com

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • DPI and Consular ID Card (TIC)
  • Civil registry (birth, marriage, death - free of charge)
  • Powers of attorney
  • Document legalization
  • Travel permits and passport authorization for minors
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

San Francisco, CA

IMPRIME PASAPORTES

Address
Address: Ver sitio web
Phone
Phone: Consulte el sitio web
Website
Website: embaguateusa.gob.gt
Coverage
Coverage: Northern California

Riverhead, NY

IMPRIME PASAPORTES

Address
Address: Ver sitio web
Phone
Phone: Consulte el sitio web
Website
Website: embaguateusa.gob.gt
Coverage
Coverage: Long Island, NY

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid identification document
  • Birth certificate issued no more than 6 months prior, with CUI number
  • Valid Guatemalan passport or valid DPI, depending on the procedure
  • Payment only by money order - cash, checks, and cards are not accepted

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Honduras

12 offices

Main services: passport renewal, ID, birth/marriage certificates, and notarial powers of attorney. The Charlotte office directly serves the large Honduran community of the Carolinas.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1900 K St NW, Suite 605, Washington, DC 20006 · Phone: (202) 966-2604 · embajadahonduras.org
Appointments: citaconsular.sreci.gob.hn

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card
  • Civil registry certificates (birth, marriage, death)
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Document legalization
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance
  • Repatriation support

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID, if you have it
  • Original birth certificate and a photocopy
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar)
  • Exact payment in the accepted form; confirm whether they require a money order or cashier's check

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El Salvador

11 offices

25 consular offices across the country, all accessible through a single national appointment portal. Main services: passport, DUI national ID (free), civil registry documents, and notarial powers of attorney.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1400 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Phone: (202) 595-7500 · embajadadeelsalvador.us
Appointments: portalcitas.rree.gob.sv

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • DUI national ID (free)
  • Civil registry (birth, marriage, death)
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Document legalization
  • Legal guidance and consular protection
  • Registry of Salvadorans abroad

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID, if you have it
  • Original birth certificate and a photocopy
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar)
  • Exact payment in the accepted form; confirm whether they require a money order or cashier's check

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Nicaragua

2 offices

Nicaragua's consular network in the U.S. is smaller than its neighbors' - only two offices in the entire country. Confirm the current hours before visiting, and plan for a longer trip if you live outside FL or NY.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1627 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Phone: (202) 939-6531
Appointments: cancilleria.gob.ni

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular assistance (services may be limited)

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have it
  • Original birth certificate (and a photocopy) - most offices will not photocopy it on-site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently requested for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check, rarely cash or card

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Colombia

11 offices

Colombia has a dedicated consulate in Orlando that covers central Florida — outside that area, service is provided in Miami. Appointments and the biometric system are managed through each consulate's own portal.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1724 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Phone: (202) 885-9279 · estadosunidos.embajada.gov.co
Appointments: citas.cancilleria.gov.co

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • Citizenship ID card (Cédula de Ciudadanía)
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Document legalization / apostille
  • Electoral registration and voting abroad
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Most recent passport or national ID, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate and one photocopy
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar)
  • Exact payment in an accepted form; confirm whether a money order or cashier's check is required

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Peru(Perú)

12 offices

Main services: passport, DNI (national ID), civil registry documents, and notarial powers of attorney. Schedule through each consulate's own website (varies by office).

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1700 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Phone: (202) 774-5450 · embassyofperu.us
Appointments: citaconsular.rree.gob.pe

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • DNI (national ID card)
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Document legalization / apostille
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your home country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (and one photocopy) — most offices do not photocopy it on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) — frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in an accepted form — usually a money order or cashier's check; rarely cash or card

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Ecuador

11 offices

Main services: passport, cédula (national ID card), civil registry documents, and notarial powers of attorney.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 2535 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Phone: (202) 234-7200 · embajadaecuador.us
Appointments: citas.cancilleria.gob.ec

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card (cédula)
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Document legalization
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have it
  • Original birth certificate (plus a photocopy) — most offices will not photocopy it on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) — frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form — usually a money order or cashier's check, rarely cash or card

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Dominican Republic(República Dominicana)

8 offices

Main services: passport, cédula (national ID card), civil registry documents, and notarial powers of attorney.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1715 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Phone: (202) 332-6280 · embajadadominicanaus.org
Appointments: citaconsular.gob.do

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card (cédula)
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Document legalization
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Glendale, CA

Address
Address: ver sitio web
Phone
Phone: (818) 504-6605
Website
Website: mirex.gob.do
Coverage
Coverage: Southern California

Mayagüez, PR

Address
Address: ver sitio web
Phone
Phone: (787) 833-4756
Website
Website: mirex.gob.do
Coverage
Coverage: Puerto Rico (west)

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have it
  • Original birth certificate (plus a photocopy) — most offices will not photocopy it on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) — frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form — usually a money order or cashier's check, rarely cash or card

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Argentina

7 offices

Argentina has six General Consulates in the U.S. — Miami, New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago — in addition to the Embassy in Washington. Request an appointment online and confirm the schedule before visiting.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1600 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Phone: (202) 238-6400 · eeeuu.cancilleria.gob.ar
Appointments: eeeuu.cancilleria.gob.ar

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • DNI (National Identity Document)
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have it
  • Original birth certificate (plus a photocopy) — most offices will not photocopy it on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) — frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form — usually a money order or cashier's check, rarely cash or card

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Bolivia

5 offices

Bolivia maintains Consulates General in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Houston, in addition to the Embassy and Consular Section in Washington. Confirm hours and request an appointment before visiting.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 3014 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Phone: (202) 483-4410 · boliviawdc.org
Appointments: boliviawdc.org

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (plus one photocopy) - most offices do not photocopy documents on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check; cash or card is rarely accepted

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Chile

7 offices

Chile has Consulates General in Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, and New York, in addition to the Consular Section of the Embassy in Washington. Request an appointment online before visiting.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1732 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Phone: (202) 785-1746 · chile.gob.cl/washington
Appointments: chile.gob.cl/washington

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card (RUN)
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (plus one photocopy) - most offices do not photocopy documents on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check; cash or card is rarely accepted

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Costa Rica

7 offices

Costa Rica maintains seven active consular offices in the U.S.: New York, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Washington, and Los Angeles. Confirm the appointment and requirements directly with the office before traveling.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 2114 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Phone: (202) 480-2200 · embassycr.org
Appointments: embassycr.org

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (plus one photocopy) - most offices do not photocopy documents on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check; cash or card is rarely accepted

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Panama(Panamá)

8 offices

Panama has consulates in Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Tampa, Philadelphia, and New Orleans, in addition to the Embassy and Consulate in Washington. Confirm hours and the appointment before visiting.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 2862 McGill Terrace NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Phone: (202) 483-1407 · embassyofpanama.org
Appointments: embassyofpanama.org

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (plus one photocopy) - most offices do not photocopy documents on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check; cash or card is rarely accepted

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Paraguay

4 offices

Paraguay has Consulates General in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles, in addition to the Consular Section in Chevy Chase (Washington area). Request an appointment before visiting.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 2400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Phone: (202) 483-6960 · mre.gov.py
Appointments: mre.gov.py

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (plus one photocopy) - most offices do not photocopy documents on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check; cash or card is rarely accepted

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Uruguay

4 offices

Uruguay currently maintains four main consular offices in the U.S.: Washington, New York, Miami, and San Francisco. The former Consulates General in Chicago and Los Angeles were closed in 2021.

Embassy — Washington, D.C. · 1913 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006 · Phone: (202) 331-1313 · embassyofuruguay.us
Appointments: embassyofuruguay.us

Services this consulate offers

  • Passport issuance and renewal
  • National ID card
  • Civil registry certificates
  • Notarial powers of attorney
  • Consular protection and emergency assistance

Documents you will normally need

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, or consular ID/matrícula)
  • Your most recent passport or national ID from your country, if you have one
  • Original birth certificate (plus one photocopy) - most offices do not photocopy documents on site
  • Proof of U.S. address (utility bill, lease, or similar) - frequently required for identity and civil registry procedures
  • Exact payment in the accepted form - usually a money order or cashier's check; cash or card is rarely accepted

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What a consulate CAN and CANNOT do

CAN do

  • Issue and renew your passport
  • Provide consular ID (matrícula, DPI, DUI, cédula)
  • Handle birth, marriage and death certificates
  • Prepare powers of attorney
  • Legalize or apostille documents
  • Assist in an emergency or if you are detained

CANNOT do

  • File forms with USCIS on your behalf
  • Represent you before a U.S. immigration judge
  • Give you U.S. immigration legal advice
  • Stop or reverse a deportation order
  • Get you a U.S. visa or work permit
  • Release you from an ICE detention center

Everything in the right-hand column requires an attorney licensed in the United States. Our consultation is free and bilingual: 1-844-967-3536.

Free bilingual consultation

A consulate cannot handle your U.S. case. We can.

If what you need is U.S. immigration work (residency, citizenship, deportation defense or work authorization) that takes an attorney licensed in the United States, not the consulate.

We are a law firm with licensed attorneys, not notarios. Your information is not shared with immigration authorities. We serve you in Spanish.

Call now: 1-844-967-3536

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Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.

How to book your consulate appointment, step by step

Almost no consulate takes walk-ins. This is the normal path.

Infographic: how to book your consulate appointment in four steps. 1) Find your consulate and check which states it covers. 2) Book online through your country’s official portal. 3) Gather your documents, originals and copies. 4) Go to your appointment and arrive early.

What to bring to your appointment

What almost every consulate asks for. Always confirm on your country’s official site.

  • Original birth certificatePlus a photocopy. This is the most commonly forgotten document.
  • Photo identificationDriver’s license, previous passport or consular ID card.
  • Proof of addressA utility bill or a lease in your name.
  • The right form of paymentMoney order or cashier’s check only is common. Often no cards and no cash.
  • Your appointment confirmationPrinted or on your phone, with the confirmation number visible.

The most common mistakes: showing up without an appointment, or bringing the original without a copy. Either one can cost you the whole trip.

Mobile Consulates: What They Are and How to Use Them

A mobile consulate is a team from your country's consulate that travels for one or several days to a city with no permanent office. You can handle things like your passport or consular ID there without driving to the main consulate city. But they only offer the services announced for that specific date, so you need to confirm before you go.

Consular staff serving families at a mobile consulate set up in a community hall
  • Your country's consulate sets up a temporary service point, usually in a community center, church, or event hall, for one or several days.
  • Mexico calls it a 'consulado sobre ruedas' when it travels on weekdays and a 'jornada sabatina' when the home office opens an extra Saturday. Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador usually just call theirs a 'consulado móvil.'
  • The team follows the same system and the same rules as the permanent office, but only handles the procedures announced for that specific event, not everything the consulate normally does.
  • A mobile consulate does not replace the fixed consulate. Difficult cases, notarial powers of attorney, and civil registry corrections almost always still have to go through the main office.
  • Dates and cities change constantly because they depend on budget and staff availability, so never rely on an old flyer or last year's calendar.

What you normally CAN do

  • New passport or passport renewal
  • Consular ID card (Mexico's matrícula consular, El Salvador's DUI, Guatemala's TICG, or Honduran ID enrollment)
  • Certified copies of a birth certificate, or registering the birth of a US-born child
  • Voter ID card, for Mexican citizens
  • Dual nationality registration, at events that include it

What you almost always CANNOT

  • Notarial power of attorney: almost always requires the permanent consular office
  • Complicated nationality cases or civil registry corrections that need deeper review
  • Visas for people who are not citizens of that country
  • Any procedure the consulate did not specifically announce for that event, even if they normally offer it at their main office
  • A guarantee that you get the document the same day: each case is reviewed under the regulations, and having an appointment does not mean automatic approval

How to find out when one is coming to your city

  • Check your country's official consulate website, in the 'avisos' or 'calendario' section (for example consulmex.sre.gob.mx, minex.gob.gt, sreci.gob.hn, or rree.gob.sv), for upcoming dates and cities.
  • Use your country's official appointment app or portal: MiConsulado and citas.sre.gob.mx for Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointment portal for El Salvador, or the consular services system for Honduras.
  • Follow the Facebook or X page of the consulate that covers your state, for example the Mexican Consulate in Raleigh or the Guatemalan Consulate in Raleigh, since they usually post the announcements there first.
  • Call the permanent consulate that covers your area and ask directly when the next mobile consulate is coming to your city.
  • In North Carolina and Florida, local Spanish-language outlets like Enlace Latino NC also repost the official announcements when a mobile consulate is coming nearby.

Dates, cities and available services change with every event. Always confirm on your consulate’s official site before going, and never rely on an old flyer.

The directory in numbers

And the most important limit: what a consulate cannot do for your U.S. case.

Infographic: 137 consular offices, 16 countries included, 26 near our offices. A consulate cannot represent you before USCIS or in immigration court.

Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. Consulates

Attorney-reviewed answers about consular services and their limits.

Appointments at the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh are booked online through the national portal citas.sre.gob.mx or the MiConsulado app. The consulate is at 431 Raleigh View Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 and serves North Carolina and South Carolina. Its phone is (919) 615-3653 and the emergency line is (919) 796-3637 for urgent matters such as detention. Walk-ins are almost never accepted, so book before you travel.

Nearly every consulate in this guide issues and renews passports, provides consular identification (matrícula, DPI, DUI or cédula depending on the country), handles birth, marriage and death certificates, prepares powers of attorney, legalizes or apostilles documents, and offers emergency assistance including help in detention cases. What a consulate does NOT do is represent you before USCIS or in United States immigration court.

The Consulate of Honduras in Charlotte is at 1805 Sardis Road N, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28270, covering North and South Carolina. Its phone numbers are (980) 339-7850 and (470) 751-9077, and appointments are booked at citaconsular.sreci.gob.hn. Confirm the hours on the official site before going, because they change frequently.

A consular ID card is an identity document issued by your consulate that establishes your identity and your U.S. address regardless of immigration status. Many banks, libraries and local police departments accept it as identification. It is not a passport, it does not grant immigration status or work authorization, and it does not replace a visa. To get one you normally need an original birth certificate, a photo ID and proof of address.

No. A consulate represents its home country and can help you with civil documents, identification, passports and assistance if you are detained. But it cannot file forms with USCIS, cannot represent you before a United States immigration judge, and cannot give you U.S. immigration legal advice. For that you need an attorney licensed in the U.S. Vasquez Law Firm offers a free, bilingual consultation at 1-844-967-3536.

Almost every consulate in this directory requires an online appointment through that country's official appointment portal, listed in its section. Very few accept walk-ins. Also bring originals AND copies of every document, because many offices do not photocopy on site, and confirm accepted payment methods: money order or cashier's check only is common.

It depends on the country. Mexico and Guatemala usually require an appointment, even for mobile events, which you can book online, by phone, or through the official app. El Salvador's mobile consulate usually works on a first-come, first-served basis, without an appointment. Always confirm on your consulate's official page before you go.

Generally no. Notarial powers of attorney and more complicated nationality or civil registry cases almost always have to be handled at the permanent consular office, not at the mobile event. Confirm with your consulate whether your specific procedure will be available that day.

It depends on your country. In North Carolina, Honduras and El Salvador both have a consulate in Charlotte, while Mexico and Guatemala serve the state from Raleigh; Mexico also keeps an honorary consulate in Charlotte with more limited services. If your country has no office near you, or you live far from Raleigh or Charlotte, a mobile consulate is how you handle your paperwork without driving for hours. Check the official website and social media of the consulate that covers your state, and confirm the most recent date before making plans, since the calendar changes often.

Important notice

This directory is for informational purposes only. Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC is not a consulate and is not affiliated with any foreign government. Addresses, phone numbers, websites and hours change frequently - always confirm the information directly with the consulate before showing up. This document does not constitute immigration legal advice; for your U.S. immigration case, consult a licensed attorney such as the Vasquez Law Firm team.

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