Central America · Citizenship by Investment
El Salvador Citizenship by Investment 🇸🇻
Only program whose contribution is paid in BTC or USDT
El Salvador's Freedom Passport grants citizenship in exchange for a one-million-dollar non-refundable contribution paid in Bitcoin or USDt. It is the world's first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and the only citizenship program denominated in digital assets.
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Country Profile
At a Glance
- Region
- Central America
- Capital
- San Salvador
- Currency
- USD and Bitcoin (legal tender)
- Language
- Spanish
- Population
- ~6.3 million
- Tax Profile
- Territorial - foreign-source income of non-residents untaxed
- CRS Status
- Participating jurisdiction
- Dual Citizenship
- Permitted without restrictions
Why Choose El Salvador
Key Advantages
The only CBI program payable directly in BTC or USDt
134 visa-free destinations (CitizenX)
CitizenX time to passport: 10 weeks
Collect the passport at a biometrics appointment and visit El Salvador at least once every five years to maintain citizenship (CitizenX)
Natural-born descendants qualify for fast-track Spanish citizenship after 2 years
Investment Options
How To Qualify
Option 01
USD 1,000,000
Freedom Passport donation
Paid in BTC or USDT. CitizenX all-in, single applicant: USD 1,021,000
Requirements
- Clean criminal record and due diligence
- Proof of source of funds
- Passport, ID, proof of address, police records
- Biometrics appointment to collect the passport
Family Inclusions
Family quote on CitizenX
Residency Requirement
Visit El Salvador at least once every five years to maintain citizenship (CitizenX)
Processing Timeline
10 weeks (CitizenX)
Our Take
Only program whose contribution is paid in BTC or USDT
Contribution is paid in BTC or USDT. Government fees also payable in BTC/USDT. Most crypto-native CBI on the list.
Presence: Process online; CitizenX says you collect the passport at a biometrics appointment and visit El Salvador at least once every five years to maintain citizenship
Source: CitizenX · single-applicant all-in unless stated otherwise
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