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El Salvador
San Salvador
EU keeps 3 hour delay rule and bans no-show fees in passenger rights overhaul
The EU reached a political agreement to revise air passenger rights, keeping the three-hour delay compensation threshold, improving fare transparency, banning no-show policies for return flights, and strengthening rights for passengers with reduced mobility. This matters for Central American travelers, expats, and digital nomads flying to or from the EU, but the rules still require formal adoption and later publication before they apply.
El Salvador reaches Level 1 safety rating for U.S. nomads and tourists
The U.S. Department of State now advises normal precautions for El Salvador following a sustained decrease in violent crime. Travelers should remain aware of the ongoing State of Exception and strict zero-tolerance DUI laws that impact daily movement.
El Salvador international arrivals jump 36% as 4.2 million visitor target nears
El Salvador recorded 473,000 international visitors in April, continuing a significant growth trend that is driving rapid expansion in local tourism infrastructure. The surge signals improved accessibility and services for digital nomads and expats considering the country for long-term stays.
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.