El Salvador is a relaxing tropical paradise, home to some of the best beaches and the best coffee in the world. Additionally, the region is growing as an attractive commercial jurisdiction for foreign business. If you are looking to move to El Salvador to conduct business activities, we encourage you to check out our short presentation made by our legal team in San Salvador and learn about the different visa options available.

1. Visa Procedure El Salvador
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2. ABOUT US
The Biz Latin Hub Group was established in 2014 to
assist both local and foreign companies doing business
in Latin America, by providing a full suite of multilingual
Commercial Representation and Back-Office Services.
The group is owned and managed by an experienced
team of local and expat professionals, dedicated to
assisting clients to navigate their way through the
complexities of the Latin American business
environment.
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3. MOST COMMON TYPES OF VISAS
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Different types of visas in El
Salvador:
• Working Visa
• Self Economic Solvency Visa
• Business Investor Visa
• Legal Representative Visa

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Working Visa
When application is approved, a 1 year
residency card will be issued. Processing
time is between 3 and 6 months.
Visa requirements
This type of visa is for foreigners that have
an official work offer from a local company.
The following requirements must be met:
• Be hired by a local company.
• Proof of economic solvency.
Duration

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Self Economic Solvency Visa
Visa Requirements
For foreigners who want to live in El
Salvador and receive an income from a
foreign country. The individual must have a
minimum monthly income of USD$1,500.
Duration
When application is approved, a 3 month
residency card will be issued. Processing
time is between 6 and 9 months.

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Business Investor Visa
Visa requirements
An appropriate visa for foreigners that want
to invest in a local company. Foreigners
must invest at least USD$1,200,000 to be
granted this visa.
Duration
When application is approved, a 1 year
residency card will be issued. Processing
time is between 3 and 6 months

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Legal Representative Visa
Duration
When application is approved, a 1 year
residency card will be issued. Processing
time is between 3 and 6 months.
Visa Requirements
A type of visa for those who are going to act
as the legal representative of a local
company. The following requirements must
be met:
• The appointment to be the legal
representative of a local company.
• Proof of the economic solvency of the
company.

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Applying for Permanent Residency
Documentation Required
• Current passport – must be valid for at
least six months from the date of the
application.
• A criminal record check from the national
law enforcement agency.
• A copy of the individuals most recent tax
declaration.
It is necessary to hire a Salvadorian lawyer to begin and complete the
process of obtaining residency.
First, a 1-year temporary permit will be issued (which can be renewed each
year), and 5 years later, the applicant can apply for a Salvadorian citizenship.

9. We Can Help!
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Biz Latin Hub is a market leader in helping local and foreign companies to
successfully do business in Latin America and has multi-lingual services
that are
Reliable, Tailored and Responsive
Commercial
Representation
Company
Formation
Immigration
Services
Accounting and
Taxation Services
Other
Services
Legal Services

10. Interested in applying for a visa?
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Need assistance in applying for a Salvadorian visa?
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You have four options:
a) Working Visa
b) Self Economic Solvency Visa
c) Business Investor Visa
d) Legal Representative Visa

11. Doing Business in El Salvador?
Learn More Here
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Different Types of
Companies / Legal
Entities in El
Salvador
How to Create a
Branch Office of a
Foreign Company in
El Salvador
Requirements to
Incorporate a
Company /
Corporation in El
Salvador