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Temporary Residence - Pensioner

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Is this aimed at retirees, pensioners, financially independent people, passive-income holders or another profile?

Pensioners: foreign nationals entering the country who receive monthly, permanent and stable pensions from abroad of not less than three current monthly minimum wages for the commerce-and-services sector, intended for their subsistence in the country.

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Which types of income/assets are accepted according to the official source?

Monthly, permanent and stable pensions coming from abroad, intended for living in El Salvador, proven by an original certificate from the paying pension institution.

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What income, savings or financial-resources threshold applies and how does family affect it where officially specified?

The pension must be at least three current monthly minimum wages for the commerce and services sector. No separate uplift for family is stated; the maintenance of family members may be declared in the same sworn statement.

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Can the holder work locally, run a business or perform other economic activity? What is the family position?

The pensioner may not do any paid work, except work for the State, municipalities or autonomous official institutions in specialised matters, or teaching. Spouse or partner and children under parental authority can obtain residence as accompanying family and share the pensioner benefits.

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How long is the status granted, what is required for renewal, what physical-presence obligations matter, and what longer-term residence direction exists?

Granted for one year with multiple entry. Renewal is requested in writing within 30 days before expiry. The status is lost if absent more than six consecutive months (or six months in intervals in one calendar year) unless justified; temporary residents must also spend at least 90 days a year in the country. After one year as a pensioner, the holder can apply for definitive residence.

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