🏆 OVERVIEW
Country
🇸🇻 El Salvador
Program
El Salvador CBI — Freedom Visa
Local Name
Visa de Libertad
Type
Citizenship by Investment
Status
Active
Processing Time
30-60 days
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Visa-Free Countries
135 destinations
Passport Rank
#35 (Henley Index)
The world's first cryptocurrency-based CBI program. Requires a $1,000,000 non-refundable donation in Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT) only. Annual cap of 1,000 applications. Launched December 2023 under the "Adopting El Salvador" initiative.
💰 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier | Min Amount | USD Equiv. | Hold | Returnable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptocurrency | Bitcoin/USDT donation | USD 1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | — | No | Must be paid in BTC (Bitcoin) or USDT (Tether via Ethereum). No fiat currency ac... |
💵 FEES & COSTS
Application Fee
$999
📋 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Min Age
18+
Police Clearance
Required
Medical Exam
Not required
👨👩👧👦 FAMILY
Dependents
Allowed
Spouse
Included
Max Child Age
18
🛂 PASSPORT & MOBILITY
Passport Rank
#35 (Henley Index)
Visa-Free Access
135 countries
Passport Validity
5 years
EU Citizenship
No
Schengen Access
Yes
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
Online
Apply from Abroad
Yes
Application Type
Open
Official Website
www.adoptingelsalvador.com
Legal Basis
Adopting El Salvador Program, Legislative Decree 2023
📌 NOTES & CAVEATS
BTC or USDT only (no fiat). Application deposit: $999 in BTC/USDT (credited toward $1M). Admin fee per family member: $999 in BTC/USDT. Annual cap: 1,000. Zero capital gains tax on Bitcoin. Children born to citizens are Salvadoran by birth. One of the fastest programs: 4-6 weeks.
🔗 ALSO IN EL SALVADOR
- El Salvador Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)
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