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 (Inversor / golden visa). 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 ya 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.
| Categoría | Inversor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 1'660 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | ya |
| Ciudadanía | 5 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | all |
| Impuestos | Foreign-source income exempt. |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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