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El Salvador Freedom Visa
El Salvador's Freedom Visa is a crypto-native USD 1000000 route marketed as fast-track citizenship, with a mid-tier passport (about 132 destinations).
Program overview
- Status
- Active
- Minimum Investment
- USD 1.0M
- Established
- 2023
- Processing Time
- 1-3 months
- Visa-Free Countries
- 132+
- E-2 Visa Eligible
- No
Investment options
Government Fund
USD 1.0M
Key benefits
Foreign-sourced funds/income exempt under recent reforms; no net worth or inheritance type taxes
Visa-free access to Schengen Area, UK
No physical residency required
Family inclusion
Spouse
Dependent children up to age 18
Program details
El Salvador announced its "Freedom Visa" pathway in late 2023 as a crypto-focused investment migration option. It has been described as limited to 1,000 participants per year and positioned for high-net-worth crypto entrepreneurs.
The headline requirement is a USD 1000000 transfer or contribution, typically described as payable in Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT), with program materials also referencing an initial USD 999 deposit to start processing and compliance checks.
Global mobility is meaningful but not top tier. Recent passport rankings place El Salvador at roughly 132 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations, and commonly cited notable access includes short-stay travel to the Schengen Area and the UK.
Third-party program summaries often claim processing measured in weeks, but practical timelines can vary depending on due diligence and documentation. Applicants should expect KYC and source-of-funds checks, and should treat marketing timelines as optimistic unless confirmed in writing by an authorized channel.
Family inclusion is commonly marketed for a spouse and dependent children. Because the program is new and has been described both as direct citizenship and as a residence-then-citizenship track, applicants should verify the exact legal basis, the point at which citizenship is granted, and any ongoing obligations before funding.
Tax situation
- Income Tax
- 0-30%
- Foreign Income
- Exempt
- Capital Gains
- Taxed (0-30%)
- Dividends
- Taxed (0-30%)
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
| Tax Type | Default Rates |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | 0-30% |
| Foreign Income | Exempt |
| Capital Gains | Taxed (0-30%) |
| Dividends | Taxed (0-30%) |
| Wealth Tax | None |
| Inheritance Tax | None |
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Default tax (no inheritance/net worth type taxes)
PwC Tax Summaries - El Salvador (Individual - Other taxes)·Last checked: 13/01/26
Foreign income treatment change
Reuters - El Salvador removes income taxes for money from abroad·Last checked: 13/01/26
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