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Rentista (foreign income) residency

For people living on stable foreign income who will not work in El Salvador. The legal minimum is US$1,635.20 a month (US$2,452.80 with two or more dependents). Granted for 1 year; you can apply for permanent residency after 1 year as a rentista. Documents from abroad must be apostilled and translated. Check your income →

Plain-language summary, not legal advice. Requirements change; check the official source and a licensed lawyer.

Sources: https://www.intersectionlegal.com/guides/rentista-or-self-employed · https://bitcoincountry.gob.sv/move/

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