Our Residency Services

Read each of the options to know what work we can do and what requirements you must show to apply for most common residency applications:

Residency as Independent Worker / Digital Nomad

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:

1) Application signed by the foreign person or legal representative

2) Photocopy of all the pages used in the current valid passport, as well as present the original to be verified

3) Original proof of no police or criminal record in the country of origin (Background check with apostille)

4) Solvency of the National Civil Police of El Salvador in force (Recent, certified police check from El Salvador) 

5) Sworn statement before a Salvadoran notary detailing the activities to be carried out, the address, start date of activities, and projection of economic income to be received monthly

6) Authorizations of the institutions (health dept., city authority, etc.) in cases that are required to conduct regulated activities*

7) Work permit application, if required by immigration office*

LEGAL FACILITATION BY LIVIN’ LIKE A LOCAL:

1) Submit the application for residence by an independent worker (F3 form)

2) Translations of the documentation in a foreign language, notarial legalization of documentation, and work permit process (if required)

3) Payment of the residency card

4) Special notarized permission to carry out your procedure at the immigration office

5) Information on the process and corrections requested by the immigration office

6) Accompaniment to immigration offices

NOTE: This entire process costs: $1,500 or $1,650*

Payment methods: Cash, Bank deposit, Bitcoin with out any fee. For international transfers and PayPal you will need to add the fee for the transfer.

Residency by Investment

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1) Application signed by foreign person, legal representative, agent, or employer

2) Photocopy of all the pages used in the current valid passport, as well as present the original to be verified

3) Original proof of no police or criminal record in country of origin (FBI background check with apostille)

4) Solvency of the National Civil Police of El Salvador in force (Recent certified police check from El Salvador)

5) Photocopy certified by a notary of the foreign capital registry issued by the National Office of Investments (ONI) of the Ministry of Economy

6) Photocopy certified by a Salvadoran Notary of Company Registration, in the case it is incorporated as a commercial company

7)This residency is for an Investment above $1,400,600 US dollars

LEGAL FACILITATION BY LIVIN’ LIKE A LOCAL:

1) Submit the application for residency by Investment (F4 Form)

2) Translations of documentation in foreign languages

3) Notarial legalization of documentation

4) Payment of the residency card

5) Special notarized permission to carry out your procedure at the immigration office

6) Information on the process and corrections requested by the immigration office

7) Accompaniment to immigration offices

NOTE: This entire process costs: $2,100

Payment methods: Cash, Bank deposit, Bitcoin with out any fee. For international transfers and PayPal you will need to add the fee for the transfer.

Residency by Pension

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1) Application signed by foreign person or legal representative

2) Photocopy of all the pages used in the current, valid passport and present the original to be verified

3) Original proof of no police or criminal record in country of origin (FBI background check with apostille)

4) Solvency of the National Civil Police of El Salvador in force (Recent certified police check from El Salvador)

5) Original proof of monthly pension income of at least $1,100 from pension source

6) Sworn statement before a Salvadoran notary stating origin, amount of income, and that the individual will not carry out any remunerated activity in the country

LEGAL FACILITATION BY LIVIN’ LIKE A LOCAL:

1) Submit the application for residency by pension (F7 Form)

2) Translations of documentation in foreign languages

3) Notarial legalization of documentation

4) Payment of the residency card

5) Special notarized permission to carry out your procedure at the immigration office

6) Information on the process and corrections requested by the immigration office

7) Accompaniment to immigration offices

NOTE: This entire process costs: $1550

Payment methods: Cash, Bank deposit, Bitcoin with out any fee. For international transfers and PayPal you will need to add the fee for the transfer.

Residency by Income

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1) Application signed by foreign person or legal representative

2) Photocopy of all the pages used in the current valid passport, as well as present the original to be verified

3)Original proof of no police or criminal record in country of origin (FBI background check with apostille).

4) Solvency of the National Civil Police of El Salvador in force (Recent, certified police check from El Salvador)

5) Original apostilled proof of income from the employment institution or bank statements of regular monthly income. Must be up to $1,460 just for applicant's case, and $2,190 if bringing two companions (relatives who depend on the applicant)

6) Sworn statement before a Salvadoran notary stating origin, amount of income, and that the individual will not carry out any remunerated activity in the country. 

LEGAL FACILITATION BY LIVIN’ LIKE A LOCAL:

1) Submit the application for residency by income (F8 Form)

2) Translations of documentation in foreign languages

3) Notarial legalization of documentation

4) Payment of the residency card

5) Special notarized permission to carry out your procedure at the immigration office

6) Information on the process and corrections requested by the immigration office

7) Accompaniment to immigration offices

NOTE: This entire process costs: $1,900

Payment methods: Cash, Bank deposit, Bitcoin with out any fee. For international transfers and PayPal you will need to add the fee for the transfer.

Full Hosting Services

Full service hosting for your new home here in El Salvador includes the following:

*Resources to learn about and understand the culture and people before you come

*Our trusted realtor and contractors working to create your new dream home

*Help with the banking system

*Assistance with your transportation needs and buying a car

*Accompaniment through getting your driver's license and insurance

*School, athletics, and church vetting to find social connections

*Assistance with shopping venues, shipping logistics, and fulfilling your home's needs

*6 weeks of online Spanish lessons

*6-week Authentic Integration class with IbeJoy and Jeni Ari, the Gringa-Salvadoreña

*The principal client's immigration process

NOTE: This entire process costs: $9,999

Payment methods: Cash, Bank deposit, Bitcoin with out any fee. For international transfers and PayPal you will need to add the fee for the transfer.

Still don't know what is your best option to Emigrate ?

Fill out the "Start Your Process" form and we will contact you within the next three business days to guide you to your dream of living in El Salvador.

NOTE: The process costs will depend on the residency category for which you ultimately apply.

Payment methods: Cash, Bank deposit, Bitcoin with out any fee. For international transfers and PayPal you will need to add the fee for the transfer.

Residency as an Individual Business

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:

1) Application signed by foreign person or legal representative

2) Photocopy of all the pages used in the current, valid passport and present the original to be verified

3) Original proof of no police or criminal record in country of origin (FBI background check with apostille)

4) Solvency of the National Civil Police of El Salvador in force (Recent, certified police check from El Salvador)

5) Sworn statement before a Salvadoran notary detailing the activities to be carried out, address, place where the business will be located, start date of activities and documentation that supports said statement

6) Certified photocopy by Salvadoran Notary of the balance sheet showing that the assets of the company meet the amount established up to $2,500

7) Photocopy certified by a Salvadoran notary of Company Registration and Establishment in force and registered in the Salvadoran Commercial Registry

LEGAL FACILITATION BY LIVIN’ LIKE A LOCAL:

1) Submit the application for residency by Investment (F12 Form)

2) Translations of documentation in foreign languages

3) Notarial legalization of documentation

4) Payment of the residency card

5) Special notarized permission to carry out your procedure at the immigration office

6) Information on the process and corrections requested by the immigration office

7) Accompaniment to immigration offices

NOTE: This entire process costs: $2,100

Payment methods: We accept cash, bank deposit, Bitcoin, and payment through Zelle with no additional fees. If payment is completed by PayPal, International Transfer, or Venmo, you will need to account for the additional transfer fees.

Are You Ready?

*Obtaining your residency depends on the Immigration Office final study.