Pensioner Residence (Residencia Temporal de Pensionado)
Pensioner Residence is a residence route in El Salvador (Emeklilik). Foreign pension ≥3 minimum wages (~US$1,226/mo); apostilled police record. One-time customs exemption (household goods US$20k, car US$25k). Fee US$140/yr; PR after 1 yr.
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 11'800. 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 exempt; pension untaxed.
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.
| Kategori | Emeklilik |
|---|---|
| Yatırım | — |
| Harçlar (aile) | CHF 340 |
| Gelir / yıl | CHF 11'800 |
| Varlıklar | — |
| Asg. kalış | 90 |
| Daimi oturum | 1 |
| Vatandaşlık | 5 |
| Çalışma | no |
| Uygunluk | all |
| Vergi | Foreign-source income exempt; pension untaxed. |
| Tarih | 2026-10 |
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