Your complete move to El Salvador starts here.
Visas, residency, property, construction and life on the ground — one trusted guide, with vetted local experts at every step.
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Three stages to calling El Salvador home
Most people follow this exact path. Click any stage for the full guide.
Tourist visa
90–180 daysEnter visa-free with a $12 tourist card. No attorney required.
Visa guideResidency
1 & 2-year termsTemporary residency via the rentista or pensionado track. Renewable.
Residency guideCitizenship
After 5 yearsNaturalize after five years. Dual citizenship is fully allowed.
Citizenship guideOne guide for the whole move — not a dozen tabs.
From your first tourist visa to buying land, building a home and settling in, we connect you with vetted attorneys, agents and contractors so every step is clear and local.
How it worksEverything you need, in one place
Travel & Visas
Entry rules, tourist cards and visa categories.
ExploreResidency
The full document checklist, step by step.
ExploreCitizenship
Naturalization after 5 years — or faster.
ExploreReal Estate
Homes, land and condos with trusted agents.
ExploreConstruction
Build from the ground up with vetted trades.
ExploreRentals
Short and long-term places to stay.
Coming soonTours & Events
See the country before you commit.
Coming soonLocal Businesses
Trusted services on the ground.
Coming soonHandpicked listings across El Salvador
Hire an attorney and get your 1-year residency within 14 days.
A vetted Salvadoran attorney handles paperwork, translations and appointments end to end. English & Spanish service.
We landed in San Salvador with a plan, not a pile of questions. Visa, agent, and a contractor — all lined up before we arrived.