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El Salvador

Temporary residence and work permission

Foreign nationals planning a longer stay apply through the General Directorate of Migration. Employment cases also require the applicable labour authorisation.

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AuthorityMigration Directorate
ResidenceTemporary card
WorkLabour approval
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How the process works

  1. 1

    Select the correct residence category.

  2. 2

    Prepare identity and civil-status records.

  3. 3

    Add employment documents when applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit and complete card registration.

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Providers serving El Salvador

3 listed

Work-visa and employer-compliance guidance. Listed for El Salvador; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Civil and local registrationVisasResidence permitsRelocation and settlement

Regional corporate immigration coordination. Listed for El Salvador; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Company registrationCivil and local registrationResidence permits

Central American immigration and labour-law services. Listed for El Salvador; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Civil and local registrationResidence permits