El Salvador
Republic of El Salvador
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5 Years
Dual citizenship
Yes
Birthright
Yes
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
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Corporate tax
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Crypto tax
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Unemployment
2.99%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
6
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Freedom Visa (Citizenship by Investment)
Citizenship By Investment
For people seeking Salvadoran citizenship through a large contribution: the Freedom Visa is a government citizenship-by-investment programme funded by a Bitcoin or USDT contribution to state development funds.
Investor Temporary Residence
Investor / investment
For people investing in El Salvador: this temporary residence is for foreign investors who place a qualifying investment in a business or project in the country.
Pensionado Temporary Residence (Retiree)
General residence
For retirees: this temporary residence lets you settle in El Salvador on a certified pension - and because the country uses the US dollar, a US pension carries no exchange-rate risk.
Permanent Residence (Residencia Definitiva)
General residence
For people settling in El Salvador: residencia definitiva is the permanent residence that lets you live and work without a permit - and you can be absent for up to two years without losing it.
Rentista Temporary Residence (Stable Foreign Income)
General residence
For people with steady foreign income: this temporary residence lets you live in El Salvador on stable income from abroad, declaring that you will not take paid work in the country.
Temporary Residence with Work Authorisation
Sponsored work
For people moving to El Salvador for a job: this is the temporary residence that comes with authorisation to work, supported by an employer in the country.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
America/El_Salvador
Timezone
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Population
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