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El Salvador

Republic of El Salvador

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Naturalisation

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

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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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