CENTRAL AMERICA · 13° 41’ N, 89° 11’ W
Republic of El Salvador
VISIT REQUIRED
5 years time to passport
FROM $2,100 USD
Overview
El Salvador is the safest country in the Western Hemisphere. Known for its volcanoes, surfing spots, and coffee, it was the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
LANGUAGE
spanish
TIMEZONE
GMT-6 (CST)
DIRECT FLIGHTS
CURRENCY
USD
Citizenship
El Salvador passport allows visa-free travel to 135 destinations worldwide, including Europe's Schengen Area, the UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
El Salvador is perfect for:
- ✓ Leveraging the fastest and most efficient citizenship program.
- ✓ Investing in a Bitcoin-friendly country close to the USA.
You can use this passport to:
- • Live in El Salvador, the safest country in the Western hemisphere.
- • Avoid military service with the waiver for Freedom Visa holders.
- • Open an account on Binance, Kraken, or other cryptocurrency exchanges.
- • Open a non-CRS offshore bank account remotely.
- • Travel comfortably to the USA leveraging the Global Entry program.
How often do I need to renew my El Salvador passport?
You need to renew your Salvadorian passport every 6 years for adults. You can do so from abroad at any embassy – find your closest one here.
El Salvador ALLOWS dual citizenship WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS
VISA-FREE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
137
GLOBAL REACH
63%
TOP DESTINATIONS
Who is coming?
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You
Application routes
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Timeline
Residency Processing Time
By combining real-time data and predictive analytics, we provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date estimate of how long you can expect to wait before receiving the final approval.
8 weeks
OFFICIAL PROCESSING TIME
Procedure
Do I need to visit El Salvador?
Yes.
What are the physical presence requirements?
To maintain your residency permit, you can't leave El Salvador for more than 3 consecutive months or 4 non-consecutive months every year.
How long does it take to get citizenship by naturalization in El Salvador?
You will need to be a permanent resident in El Salvador for at least 5 years. Spaniards and Hispano-Americans, however, can apply after one year of residency.
Required documents
Passport
Proof of address
Police records
ID card
Proof of funds
Birth certificate
Proof of marital status
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Cost summary
Service fee
$2,100
Total price
$2,100
Total price
$2,100