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El Salvador Freedom Visa

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El Salvador Freedom Passport offers fast-track citizenship through a USD 1,000,000 contribution payable in Bitcoin (BTC) or USDT. Includes family eligibility and access to 131 visa-free/visa-on-arrival destinations, including the Schengen Area, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Published requirement: $1M
Timeline: Among the fastest in the world: approximately 6–8 weeks from application to passport, fully remote
Stay: No physical presence or residency requirement. The application can be completed remotely, with no mandatory stay after citizenship is granted.

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the October 2026 data release

Last updated: October 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: $1M
Investment type: Freedom Passport - Cryptocurrency Contribution
Timeline: Among the fastest in the world: approximately 6–8 weeks from application to passport, fully remote
Visa-free access: 130 destinations
Passport Rank: #38
Physical presence: No physical presence or residency requirement. The application can be completed remotely, with no mandatory stay after citizenship is granted.
Dual citizenship: Permitted without restriction - investors are not required to renounce any existing nationality
Best for: Crypto and Bitcoin investors seeking fast-track citizenship with no residence requirement, Schengen mobility and a territorial tax framework.

Key benefits

USD 1,000,000 contribution in BTC or USDT
Fast-track citizenship
131 visa-free / visa-on-arrival destinations
Visa-free Schengen access
Spouse and children under 18 included
Limited to 1,000 approvals per year
0% Bitcoin capital gains tax for qualifying foreign investors
No inheritance or wealth tax
Non-CRS jurisdiction

Limitations / notes

Very high USD 1M contribution
No visa-free UK access
No visa-free US access
Relatively new programme - launched in 2023
Crypto-focused payment structure
Limited long-term CBI track record

Passport strength

Mobility score

6/10

Visa-free

130 destinations

Tier

Established (120-149)

Schengen access; UK: No; USA: Visa required; 137 visa-free destinations

Data assurance

Country verification

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Country profile

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El Salvador

Country profile is represented from workbook-derived programme and mobility rows.

Checked 2026-06-10