Passport Renewal is the official process through which a citizen of El Salvador (SV) or Guatemala (GT) requests the issuance of a new passport when the previous one has expired, run out of pages, or is damaged.
Main elements of the process:
- Present the expired or soon-to-expire passport.
- Prove identity with official documents (DUI in El Salvador, DPI in Guatemala).
- Pay the fee established by the immigration authority.
- Obtain a new passport with current validity.
Importance:
- Maintain a valid travel document for entry and exit into the country.
- Ensure official identification for national and international procedures.