Permanent Residence for Investors/Donors in Government Programmes (Residencia Definitiva por inversión o donación en programas del Gobierno (Art. 152 n.13))
Permanent Residence for Investors/Donors in Government Programmes is a residence route in El Salvador (المستثمر / التأشيرة الذهبية). April 2025 reform: direct permanent residence for foreigners investing in or donating to programmes run by the central government; amounts set per programme. Fee US$690 per person.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after فورًا years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Foreign-source income exempt.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | المستثمر / التأشيرة الذهبية |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | CHF 1'660 |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | — |
| إقامة دائمة | فورًا |
| الجنسية | 5 |
| العمل | yes |
| الأهلية | all |
| الضريبة | Foreign-source income exempt. |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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