El Salvador
All Visa Pathways(25 visas)
El SalvadorConsular Visa
Consular entry visa for travelers from Group B nations visiting El Salvador for tourism or business, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
El SalvadorConsulted Visa
Pre-approved consular visa for tourism or business travelers from non-exempt countries requiring central review before entry into El Salvador, valid up to 90 days.
El SalvadorDiplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática)
Visa issued to holders of diplomatic passports, government officials, and accredited diplomatic personnel assigned to El Salvador.
El SalvadorF1 — Residencia Transitoria
Time-bound transitory residence status for researchers, consultants, and specialists carrying out defined, non-permanent projects in El Salvador.
El SalvadorF10 — Student Residency (Residencia Temporal de Estudiante)
Temporary residency for foreign students, researchers, or unpaid vocational interns accepted at a Salvadoran educational institution.
El SalvadorF12 — Residencia Temporal Comerciantes Individuales
Renewable temporary residence permit for individual foreign traders and small-business owners operating their own commercial ventures in El Salvador.
El SalvadorF13 — NGO Cooperante Residency (Residencia Temporal de Cooperante)
Temporary residency for personnel of international NGOs or cooperation agencies registered and operating in El Salvador.
El SalvadorF14 — Residencia Temporal Víctimas de Trata
Fee-exempt temporary residence status for identified human trafficking victims cooperating with Salvadoran authorities during investigation and prosecution.
El SalvadorF15 — Residencia Temporal por Razones Humanitarias
Temporary residence permit for individuals fleeing persecution, disaster, or crisis who require legal protection in El Salvador on humanitarian grounds.
El SalvadorF16 — Religious Worker Residency (Residencia Temporal Religiosa)
Temporary residency for Catholic religious personnel and members of other legally recognized denominations, including their family groups.
El SalvadorF3 — Residencia Temporal con Autorización de Trabajar
Employer-sponsored temporary residence and work permit for foreign professionals holding a formal job offer in El Salvador, tied to the underlying employment contract.
El SalvadorF32 — Residencia Definitiva para Categorías Varias
Permanent residence category under the LEME for foreign nationals with long-term professional or personal ties to El Salvador outside standard visa classifications.
El SalvadorF4 — Residencia Temporal Inversionista
Renewable temporary residence permit for investors whose capital is formally registered with the Oficina Nacional de Inversiones in El Salvador.
El SalvadorF5 — Residencia Temporal Negocios
Renewable temporary residence permit for investors, executives, and corporate representatives managing or expanding business operations in El Salvador.
El SalvadorF6 — Commercial Representative Residency (Residencia Temporal Comercial)
Temporary residency for directors or managers sent to El Salvador to supervise, train employees, or manage company operations on behalf of a foreign entity.
El SalvadorF8 — Temporary Residence for Rentiers (Passive Income)
Renewable one-year residence permit for retirees and other individuals of independent means with at least $1,460 in verified monthly passive income in El Salvador.
El SalvadorF9 — Family Accompaniment Residency (Residencia Temporal de Acompañante)
Temporary residency for spouses, partners, parents, or children under 18 of a foreign national who holds legal residency in El Salvador.
El SalvadorFreedom Visa - Citizenship by Investment (Visa de Libertad - Adopting El Salvador)
Direct citizenship program requiring a $1 million investment in Bitcoin or USDT into government development funds, with processing in 2–4 months and limited to 1,000 participants per year.
El SalvadorHumanitarian Visa (Visa Humanitaria)
Visa granted to individuals requiring entry for urgent humanitarian reasons including medical emergencies or crisis-related assistance.
El SalvadorInvestor Residency (Residencia Temporal de Inversionista)
Temporary residency for foreign nationals investing $1 million or more registered with the National Investment Office (ONI) in El Salvador.
El SalvadorPensionado Residency (Residencia Temporal de Pensionado)
Temporary residency for retirees demonstrating at least $1,095/month in guaranteed pension income from a public or private source.
El SalvadorPermanent Residency (Residencia Definitiva)
Indefinite residency granting the right to live and work in El Salvador on equal terms with nationals; available to Central Americans directly, Latin Americans after 1 year, and others after 3 years of temporary residency.
El SalvadorRentista Residency (Residencia Temporal de Rentista)
Temporary residency for individuals with at least $1,460/month in passive foreign income from rentals, dividends, or royalties; does not permit local employment.
El SalvadorTemporary Work Residency (Residencia Temporal con Autorización de Trabajo)
Employment-based temporary residency for foreign nationals hired by a Salvadoran employer, valid 1–2 years and extendable up to 5 years.
El SalvadorTourist Visa (Tarjeta de Turismo)
Short-term entry permit for tourism, purchased on arrival for $12 USD, allowing stays of up to 90–180 days depending on nationality.