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El Salvador
Secure second citizenship in El Salvador with expert-led guidance
Starts at $1,000,000
137 Countries Visa Free
6 Weeks Processing Time
El salvador | Starts at $1,000,000 | 137 COUNTRIES Visa Free
Essential Information
Country: El Salvador
Capital: San Salvador
Population: 6.3M
Language: Spanish
Timezone: GMT-6
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
VISA Free Access: 137
Program Started: 2023
Program Overview
El Salvador’s Freedom passport is the world’s first crypto-exclusive Citizenship by Investment program. Launched in 2023, it grants full citizenship in as little as 4–6 weeks, with no travel or residency required.
Applicants contribute $1,000,000 in Bitcoin or USDT to a national development fund, securing lifelong nationality and visa-free access to 135+ countries.
With a legal framework built for digital assets and no physical presence required, El Salvador offers a bold, secure Plan B for modern investors.
Investment & Pricing Options
There is a single, government-approved route:
Freedom Passport Contribution:
$1,000,000 one-time, non-refundable donation to El Salvador’s Government Development Fund
→ Paid in Bitcoin or USDT only
→ No extra fees per dependent
Registration Fee:
$999 flat application fee (paid once)
No recurring government charges, no hidden costs, and no need to convert funds into fiat. Free From Borders handles every stage from KYC to citizenship certificate issuance.
Eligibility & Dependants
To apply, you must:
Be 18+ years old
Have a clean criminal record
Show legal origin of funds and crypto ownership
The program allows:
Spouse
Children under 18
No extra government fees for dependantsAll applications are processed 100% remotely. Documents required include passports, police clearances, birth/marriage certificates, and proof of crypto assets.
Application Timeline & Process
4–6 weeks to approval — fully remote:
Pre-Screening & KYC
Document Collection & Crypto Wallet Verification
$999 Registration Fee Payment
$1M Crypto Contribution to Government Wallet
Application Submission
Citizenship Certificate Issued
No travel, no interviews, no language tests. Citizenship is granted directly and is lifetime and hereditary.
Why choose El Salvador?
Fast-track citizenship in 4–6 weeks
First and only crypto-only citizenship option
No visit or residence required
Dual citizenship permitted
Lifetime nationality with full rights
Tax-friendly laws and digital asset protections
Visa-free travel to 135+ countries (Schengen, UAE, Singapore, LatAm)
El Salvador is a globally neutral, Bitcoin-legal country offering a digital-first route to second nationality—with exclusivity capped at just 1,000 applicants per year.
How much does the El Salvador Freedom Passport cost?
The program requires a USD 1 million non-refundable contribution, paid in either Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT). An additional USD 999 application fee applies per applicant, including each dependent.
How long does the process take from start to finish?
Citizenship is typically approved within 4 to 6 weeks, making it one of the fastest programs in the world. Once approved, the passport is issued shortly thereafter.
Who can I include in my application?
You can include your spouse and children under 18. Children up to age 25 may also qualify if they are full-time students. Each additional family member carries a USD 999 application fee.
Is travel or residency in El Salvador required?
No. The entire process is handled remotely, with no travel, interview, or residency requirement at any stage. Dual citizenship is fully permitted.
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