Digital Nomad Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 45 business days
- Fee
- Application fee varies
- Validity
- 2 years (initial 12 months, renewable for additional term)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Digital Nomad Visa introduced in 2025-2026. Valid for initial 12 months, renewable for additional term. Foreign-earned income not taxed in El Salvador. Holders cannot work for Salvadoran companies. Family members can be included with adjusted income requirements.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, EU member states, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.
Eligible countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Financial
Minimum monthly income of $1,460 USD from foreign sources. For families of 3+ persons, minimum increases to $2,190/month. Income must be from foreign sources; employment in El Salvador not permitted.
Minimum funds: $1,460 USD monthly
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Employment
Must work remotely using digital tools for foreign employer or clients. Cannot be employed by Salvadoran companies.
Required status: Remote work for foreign employer or clients
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: $8,760 USD; Months required: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare all required documentation including proof of remote work for foreign employer or clients, employment contract or client contracts showing foreign-sourced income, bank statements demonstrating required income ($1,460 USD monthly; $2,190/month for families of 3+), police clearance (apostilled), international health insurance valid in El Salvador, and professional CV demonstrating remote work experience.
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Online application
Submit digital nomad visa application online.
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Document submission
Upload supporting documents through online portal.
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Processing wait
Wait for application review and approval. Processing typically takes up to 45 business days.
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Visa collection
Receive digital nomad visa approval.