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Digital Nomad Visa

Introduced in April 2025, El Salvador's digital nomad visa allows remote workers to live and work legally for up to 2 years (currently issued as 1-year with easy renewal). Requires minimum $1,460/month income for single applicants (higher with dependents). Work must be for foreign companies/clients only - no local employment permitted. Foreign-source income is tax-exempt under El Salvador's territorial tax system. Must maintain residency (cannot leave for 6+ consecutive months). Processing time approximately 45 days. Popular among tech workers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts drawn to the Bitcoin-friendly environment.

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Processing Time

~45 days

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Cost

$75 application fee + $25 processing

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Duration

2 years (currently issued as 1 year, renewable)

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Work Rights

Remote work for foreign employers only - no local employment

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Renewability

Renewable for additional 2 years (up to 4 years total)

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Minimum $1,460/month income (single applicant)
  • 2Remote work for foreign company or clients
  • 3Passport valid 6+ months beyond visa expiry
  • 4Clean criminal record (2 years residence history)
  • 5International health insurance
  • 6Proof of remote employment or freelance contracts

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