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El Salvador Freedom Passport

The world's first Bitcoin citizenship – a Salvadoran passport within 3 months.

Minimum investment
US$1M
Visa-free destinations
110
Processing
Up to 3 months
Visit / stay
Collect your passport in El Salvador or at a qualified Salvadoran embassy or consulate

Buy online · 2026

El Salvador Freedom Passport – Citizenship for Bitcoin

The world's first Bitcoin citizenship program. Become a Salvadoran citizen with a US$1 million contribution to the state in Bitcoin or USDt – passport issued within 3 months.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. PassportUp to 3 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

El Salvador's Freedom Passport, launched in December 2023, is the first citizenship by investment program paid in cryptocurrency. You contribute US$1 million in Bitcoin or USDt towards the country's economic development, cultural and social programmes, and the program is limited to 1,000 participants.

You start online on the government portal with a non-refundable US$999 application fee. Approvals typically take up to 6 weeks; the remaining US$999,001 is paid only after approval, and the passport follows within about 3 months. One spouse and all children under 18 can join for US$999 each.

Key benefits

  1. The only citizenship by investment program in the world paid directly in Bitcoin or USDt (Tether)
  2. Limited quota – only 1,000 participants can join, an exclusive, capped program
  3. Fast approval, typically within 6 weeks, and a passport within 3 months
  4. Visa-free, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 110 destinations, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom and Japan
  5. Family members – one spouse and all children under 18 in one application
  6. Apply online through the official government portal – only US$999 to start
  7. Collect your passport in El Salvador or at a qualified Salvadoran embassy or consulate
  8. Your contribution funds development, culture and social programmes in "Bitcoin Country"

Investment options

Freedom Passport contribution (Bitcoin or USDt)

US$999 application fee to start, then US$999,001 after approval. Non-refundable. Limited to 1,000 participants.

US$1M

Government & due diligence fees

Application fee (non-refundable, in BTC or USDt)US$999
Administrative fee per family memberUS$999

Family & requirements

Who can be included
One spouse and all children under 18
Visit or residence
Collect your passport in El Salvador or at a qualified Salvadoran embassy or consulate
Processing time
Up to 3 months
  • Only citizenship program paid in Bitcoin
  • Capped at 1,000 participants
  • Passport within 3 months

El Salvador passport: travel access

110destinations without a visa in advance
  • 78 visa-free
  • 30 visa on arrival
  • 2 eTA
  • 41 eVisa
  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – visa required
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – visa required
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – visa required
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – no visa in advance
  • China – visa required
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – visa required
  • New Zealand – visa required
Show all 110 destinations

Albania · Andorra · Argentina · Armenia · Austria · Bahamas · Bahrain · Bangladesh · Barbados · Belarus · Belgium · Belize · Bolivia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Brazil · Bulgaria · Burundi · Cambodia · Cape Verde · Chile · Colombia · Comoros · Costa Rica · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · Dominica · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Egypt · Estonia · Finland · France and territories · Georgia · Germany · Greece · Grenada · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Haiti · Honduras · Hungary · Iceland · Indonesia · Ireland · Israel · Italy · Jamaica · Japan · Jordan · Kenya · Kiribati · Laos · Latvia · Liechtenstein · Lithuania · Luxembourg · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Malta · Mauritius · Micronesia · Moldova · Monaco · Montenegro · Mozambique · Nepal · Netherlands · Nicaragua · North Macedonia · Norway · Palau · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Philippines · Poland · Portugal · Romania · Russia · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · San Marino · Senegal · Singapore · Slovakia · Slovenia · Spain · Sri Lanka · Suriname · Sweden · Switzerland · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Trinidad and Tobago · Turkey · Tuvalu · United Arab Emirates · Uruguay · Uzbekistan · Vatican City · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Source: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Salvadoran citizens, updated 30 Sep 2026. Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

El Salvador Freedom Passport: FAQ

How much does El Salvador's Freedom Passport cost?

The total contribution is US$1 million in Bitcoin or USDt. You pay a non-refundable US$999 application fee to start and the remaining US$999,001 only after approval. Each family member adds a US$999 administrative fee.

How long does it take to get a Salvadoran passport?

Approvals typically take up to 6 weeks. Once your payment is verified, naturalisation is authorised and the passport follows – within about 3 months in total.

Can I pay in US dollars instead of crypto?

No. The contribution and fees must be paid in Bitcoin (BTC) or USDt through the government's approved payment gateway. We help you prepare the transfer and your source-of-funds evidence.

Who can I include in my application?

One spouse and all your children under 18, in the same application, for US$999 per family member.

How many countries can I visit visa-free with a Salvadoran passport?

A Salvadoran passport gives visa-free, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 131 destinations (Henley Passport Index 2026), including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom and Japan.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Adopting El Salvador – official Freedom Passport portal.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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