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El Salvador
San Salvador
What El Salvador's 90-Day Stay Rule Means for Temporary Residents
New amendments require temporary residents to remain in El Salvador for at least 90 days per year, either consecutively or cumulatively. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the cancellation of residency status unless a force majeure exception is granted.
Inside El Salvador’s Remote Work Residency
El Salvador's digital nomad visa offers a one-year residency, renewable for up to four years, for remote workers earning at least $1,460 monthly. Key benefits include a total exemption from income tax on foreign-sourced earnings and the ability to use Bitcoin as legal tender.
El Salvador Updates Minimum Stay Rules for Residents
A new bill aims to lower the annual residency requirement from 180 days to 90 days. This change would allow digital nomads and investors to maintain their legal status while traveling more frequently outside the country.
El Salvador Secures $1.3 Billion for Infrastructure Upgrades
Strategic investments in tourism and housing infrastructure are likely to improve local amenities and safety, making El Salvador a more viable long-term destination for expats.