Residency and citizenship by investment.
El Salvador offers multiple legal pathways for foreign investors and entrepreneurs to obtain residency and, eventually, citizenship. Real estate investment, capital deployment, and Bitcoin contribution are all qualifying paths.
Investor residency
Foreign investors deploying meaningful capital into Salvadoran real estate, projects, or businesses qualify for renewable residency permits.
Diaspora law (2023)
Salvadorans living abroad receive expedited pathways to property purchase, residency, and tax benefits — designed to bring the 2M+ diaspora home.
Bitcoin pathway
Foreigners contributing significant BTC into qualifying Salvadoran investments may qualify for fast-tracked residency. Specific thresholds and conditions apply.
Path to citizenship
Long-term residents who maintain investment, residency, and good standing may apply for naturalization after the legally defined period.
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