Temporary Residence - Person of Independent Means

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

Persons of independent means (rentistas): foreign nationals entering the country who receive monthly, permanent and stable income (rentas) from abroad of not less than four current monthly minimum wages for the commerce-and-services sector, intended for their subsistence in the country.

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Personas extranjeras que ingrese al territorio nacional y recibe rentas mensuales, permanente y estables provenientes del exterior cuyo monto no sea inferior a CUATRO SALARIOS MÍNIMOS MENSUALES VIGENTES CORRESPONDIENTES AL SECTOR COMERCIO Y SERVICIOS, destinados para su subsistencia en el país.

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

Monthly, permanent and stable income (rents) from abroad: resources generated or received from abroad, the income they produce, or any other lawful income from foreign sources; proven by an original certificate from the institution paying the income.

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recibe rentas mensuales, permanente y estables provenientes del exterior
https://www.jurisprudencia.gob.sv/DocumentosBoveda/D/2/2010-2019/2019/04/D49FF.PDF
Rentistas quienes demuestren su estadía en el país con recursos generados o percibidos desde el exterior o de las rentas que éstos produzcan o de cualquier otro ingreso lícito proveniente de fuentes externas,
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1KlJdk-2Dce6qY7iW7B8z4mMx7KuL66Fu
5. Original de constancia de la Institución de donde proviene la renta tomando en cuenta los montos establecidos en el Art 145 de la Ley Especial de Migración y de Extranjería.

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

Income of at least four current monthly minimum wages for the commerce and services sector; at least six such minimum wages when two or more people accompany the resident.

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Limits of the record

The sources give the threshold in minimum wages, not in USD.

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cuyo monto no sea inferior a CUATRO SALARIOS MÍNIMOS MENSUALES VIGENTES CORRESPONDIENTES AL SECTOR COMERCIO Y SERVICIOS
https://www.jurisprudencia.gob.sv/DocumentosBoveda/D/2/2010-2019/2019/04/D49FF.PDF
El ingreso a que se refiere el inciso anterior no podrá ser inferior a seis salarios mínimos vigentes correspondiente al sector comercio y servicios, cuando las personas que acompañen al residente fueren dos o más.

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

The rentier 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.

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El residente rentista no podrá dedicarse a ninguna clase de trabajo remunerado, salvo el trabajo con el Estado, Municipios o Instituciones oficiales autónomas, en materia especializada o la docencia
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REQUISITOS PARA RESIDENTES TEMPORALES EN CALIDAD RENTISTA PARA CÓNYUGE O CONVIVIENTES E HIJOS QUE SE ENCUENTREN BAJO LA AUTORIDAD PARENTAL.

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. 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 spend at least 90 days a year in the country. Renewal is requested within 30 days before expiry. After one year as a rentier, the holder can apply for definitive residence.

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https://www.jurisprudencia.gob.sv/DocumentosBoveda/D/2/2010-2019/2019/04/D49FF.PDF
podrá concederse un término de residencia por un año, con ingreso y salida múltiple.
https://www.jurisprudencia.gob.sv/DocumentosBoveda/D/2/2010-2019/2019/04/D49FF.PDF
Art. 148.- El pensionado o rentista podrá salir y entrar libremente del territorio nacional, pero perderá su calidad migratoria si su ausencia excediere de seis meses consecutivos o por ese período en intervalos dentro de un mismo año calendario, salvo causas justificadas.
https://www.jurisprudencia.gob.sv/DocumentosBoveda/D/2/2010-2019/2019/04/D49FF.PDF
Art. 119.- Toda persona con residencia temporal deberá permanecer en el territorio salvadoreño un mínimo de noventa días calendario dentro de cada año
https://www.jurisprudencia.gob.sv/DocumentosBoveda/D/2/2010-2019/2019/04/D49FF.PDF
Art. 113.- La persona residente temporal que solicite la prórroga de su permanencia en el territorio nacional, presentará solicitud escrita a la Dirección General, dentro del plazo de treinta días calendario previo al vencimiento de su permiso.
https://www.jurisprudencia.gob.sv/DocumentosBoveda/D/2/2010-2019/2019/04/D49FF.PDF
10) El residente pensionado o rentista que haya obtenido tal calidad durante un año anterior a la solicitud;

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Temporary Residence - Person of Independent Means

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

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

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

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

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

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