Historic Downtown San Salvador.
Salvadorans residing outside the country have until November 29, 2026, to update the address on their Unique Identity Document, or DUI, to remain eligible for online voting in El Salvador’s 2027 elections, scheduled for February 28.
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal, known as the TSE, established the deadlines as part of an updated electoral calendar following recent legislative reforms. Officials say the timeline is intended to provide legal certainty and allow sufficient time to organize the election process.
Eligible voters residing in El Salvador face an earlier deadline. Domestic residents must update their address by August 27, 2026, as stated in the electoral calendar.
The electoral registry will officially close on December 29, 2026. Once the registry is finalized, the TSE will determine the number and location of polling centers and voting stations based on the updated voter data.
TSE President Roxana Soriano said election officials expect to finalize the number and locations of voting centers before December 31, 2026.
During El Salvador’s 2024 general elections, the electoral authority operated 1,595 voting centers and 8,644 polling stations nationwide.
Officials said those figures could change for the 2027 elections depending on voter registration updates completed before the registry closes.
The tribunal has already begun technical preparations for the election, including testing electronic transmission systems and conducting diplomatic visits abroad to evaluate potential sites for in-person voting where required.
Salvadoran election authorities are urging citizens living abroad to review the updated electoral calendar and complete any required paperwork well before the November 29 deadline. Those who miss the deadline will be ineligible to participate in the online voting system.
The 2027 elections are expected to play a major role in shaping El Salvador’s political landscape. The results will determine the balance of power in the Legislative Assembly, local governments, and the presidency.
The upcoming elections are expected to test public support for Nayib Bukele, who is likely to seek a third presidential term.
