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Residency & Citizenship

El Salvador cuts residency requirement from nine months to 90 days

If you're considering El Salvador for residency, the new 90-day presence rule makes it easier to maintain status while traveling or managing affairs elsewhere.

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El Salvador has reduced the annual residency presence requirement from nine months to 90 days. This change applies to people holding residency permits in the country and significantly lowers the barrier to maintaining your status.

The shift matters if you hold or are considering El Salvador residency but need flexibility to spend time in other countries or manage business abroad. You now need to be physically present for only 90 days per year rather than the previous nine months, giving you far more freedom to move between countries without losing your residency standing.

You now need to be physically present for only 90 days per year rather than nine months.

If you already hold residency, check with the Dirección General de Migración to confirm how this applies to your specific permit category and any transition rules. For those considering El Salvador residency, this change makes the commitment considerably lighter.

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