Rentier Residence (Residencia Temporal de Rentista)
Rentier Residence is a residence route in El Salvador (Moyens indépendants). Stable foreign income ≥4 minimum wages (~US$1,635/mo), ≥6 wages (~US$2,453/mo) with 2+ dependants; apostilled police record. Fee US$140/yr; PR after 1 yr (US$345). Decree 531 (Mar 2026): ≥90 days/yr presence.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 15'700. You must spend about 90 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 1 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Foreign-source income (incl. dividends, gains) exempt since 2024; local income up to 30%.
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.
| Catégorie | Moyens indépendants |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 340 |
| Revenu / an | CHF 15'700 |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 90 |
| Résidence perm. | 1 |
| Citoyenneté | 5 |
| Travail | no |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | Foreign-source income (incl. dividends, gains) exempt since 2024; local income up to 30%. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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