常见问题

El Salvador is located in Central America with a population of approximately 6.6 million. The country offers strategic access to key markets throughout the Americas and has established progressive, business-friendly policies. El Salvador provides free public education and healthcare to residents and citizens. The US Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for El Salvador, a rating considered safer than several European countries including France, Germany, and the UK.

The El Salvador Residence Program offers permanent residence with an immediate pathway to citizenship for a minimum contribution to a national development fund. Upon receiving your permanent residence, you can begin your citizenship application right away. After maintaining your permanent residence for one year, you will receive your citizenship certificate and Salvadoran passport. This citizenship can be passed to future generations.

The program requires a minimum contribution of USD 300,000 to a national development fund (payable in USD or Bitcoin). This covers the main applicant and all eligible dependents included in the initial application.

The program is open to all nationalities with no restrictions based on country of origin. Stateless individuals with proper recognition are also eligible to apply.

Yes. Your spouse (including de facto partners), children, and first-degree relatives by consanguinity and affinity can be included in your application at no additional cost if included in the initial application.

Benefits include permanent residence leading to citizenship after one year, fast processing, access to a modern, safe, and innovation-driven country, free public education and healthcare, no mandatory visits or minimum stay requirements, and the ability to pass citizenship to future generations.

Applications must be submitted through one of the service providers designated by the Directorate of Migration. Henley & Partners is one of only two agents officially endorsed and appointed by the Government of El Salvador to process applications for this program.

The permanent residence application is processed within approximately 10 days of submission. The citizenship application is also processed within approximately 10 days. However, you must maintain your permanent residence for one year before receiving your citizenship certificate and passport.

Yes. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality and undergo thorough due diligence processes to maintain program integrity.

No. The entire application process can be completed remotely with digital document submission. There is no requirement to visit El Salvador at any point in the application process.

Yes. Applications can be sponsored by a third party with no requirement for a familial relationship. The sponsor must successfully pass the due diligence process.

Government fees and contributions can be paid in USD or Bitcoin through the Chivo Wallet platform.

If an application is rejected, you may file a request for review within 10 days of receiving notification. If the decision is upheld, you may appeal, and the final decision will be made by the Minister within one month.

Permanent residence is issued immediately — not temporary residence. Your permanent residence permit is valid for five years and can be renewed indefinitely for USD 150 every five years.

No. There are no minimum stay requirements to maintain your permanent residence status or qualify for citizenship.

You can begin your citizenship application immediately upon receiving your permanent residence.

After maintaining your permanent residence for one year, you will receive your citizenship certificate and El Salvador passport.

Yes. Free public education and healthcare are available to both permanent residents and citizens.

No. Military service is not mandatory for citizens obtained through this program.

Citizenship can only be revoked under circumstances established in the Constitution, such as formal imprisonment orders, criminal convictions, or notoriously corrupt conduct.

The Salvadoran passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 130 countries, including Europe’s Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, and much of Latin America.

Yes. El Salvador recognizes dual citizenship, and there is no requirement to renounce your current citizenship.

El Salvador passports can be renewed in the country or at consular offices overseas.

Yes. Salvadoran citizenship can be passed to future generations by descent and to future spouses through marriage.