El Salvador
El Salvador Citizenship by Investment 2025: Complete Guide to Freedom Passport Program
El Salvador rose to international prominence in 2021, when President Nayib Bukele enthusiastically embraced bitcoin and made the small Central American nation the first in the world to accept bitcoin as legal tender
El Salvador’s Citizenship by Investment program was developed in the same spirit, and is meant to attract wealthy, tech savvy entrepreneurs and crypto enthusiasts to the country. It is among the only such programs that exist in Latin America and it comes with a significant price tag of $1 million in the form of a contribution.
The program is limited to 1,000 people annually.
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Why apply for the El Salvador Citizenship by Investment
- Fast-track processing of as little as 8 weeks
- Ability to reside and invest in El Salvador
- Easily payable using cryptocurrency
- Ability to include spouse and dependent children under 18 (25 if students) as well as dependent parents over 65.
- Citizenship is permanent, has no stay requirements, and passes down to your future children and beyond
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival facility to 130 countries, including Japan, the EU, the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong.
- No wealth tax or capital gains taxes on cryptocurrency
Documents required to apply for citizenship by investment in El Salvador
All applicants must submit the following documents:
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Criminal background report from your country of citizenship
- Proof of address
- Source of funds declaration showing how the donation amount was obtained
- Bank statement
How to apply for citizenship by investment in El Salvador
Step-by-Step Application process
- Submit documentation to Philippe who will guide you through the application
- Submit your contribution fee using USDT or BTC to the El Salvador government.
- Undergo independent due diligence process
- You will receive approval of your citizenship and issuance of your passport 2-4 months after completion of the diligence process.
Costs & Requirements Breakdown – El Salvador CBI
- Donation amount: $1 million USD equivalent in USDT or BTC
- Application fee: $999 USD equivalent in USDT or BTC (creditable towards the donation amount)
- Additional fees apply for due diligence, legal fees and document verification. These fees vary, but can amount to approximately $30,000 USD.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | AMOUNT/SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | Government contribution (non-refundable) | $1,000,000 USD (USDT/BTC accepted) |
| Application Fee | Initial processing fee | $999 USD (credited toward donation) |
| Additional Fees | Due diligence, legal, document verification | ~$30,000 USD (varies) |
| Total Investment | Estimate program cost | $1,030,000 USD |
| Processing Time | Fast-track citizenship approval | 8 weeks minimum |
| Annual Limit | Maximum applications per year | 1,000 people |
| Family Inclusion | Spouse and dependents | Children under 18 (25 if students), Parents 65+ |
| Required Documents | Essential paperwork | Passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, criminal background, proof of address, source of funds, bank statements |
| Language Requirement | Document translations | All documents must be translated to Spanish, done by Philippe |
| Residency Requirement | Physical presence obligation | None required |
| Visa-Free Travel | Countries accessible without visa | 130 destinations including Japan, the EU, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong |
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