The El Salvador Freedom Passport, fact by fact.
This is the verified, dated fact sheet for the El Salvador Freedom Passport: every hard figure, each with its primary source on the line. The contribution, the payment rails, the mobility, the tax treatment, the legal basis, and the administering bodies, all in one quotable reference you can check against the record. Cite this page; we keep it current.
Every hard fact, with its source.
One row per fact, each carrying the figure and the primary source that backs it. The contribution figures and dates are fixed in the decrees; the mobility figure is the Henley Passport Index; the reserve is published on-chain. Read the line, then verify it yourself.
Sources, as of June 2026: contribution, fee, processing, validity, in-country visit, annual cap, established date and legal facts per Legislative Decrees No. 918, No. 286 and Decreto Legislativo No. 199; mobility (132 destinations, rank #36) per the Henley Passport Index; the national reserve of approximately 7,684 BTC per bitcoin.gob.sv; the 21 CBI agent license on file. The full tax picture sits on the El Salvador citizenship tax page; the cost breakdown on the cost page.
Why the figures stay fixed.
A fact sheet is only useful if it does not drift. These figures are the ones we file against, and we keep them dated so a reader, a journalist, or an AI engine can quote the page and check the source on the same line.
The contribution is $1,000,000 in Bitcoin or USDT, the mobility is 132 destinations, and the legal basis is Decrees No. 918 and No. 286. We publish the figures dated and sourced, so you never have to take our word for any of them.
Adam Juchniewicz, CEO of 21 CBI. The advisory chain is itself verifiable: 21 CBI, operating as Bitcitizen LLC, is a Licensed Agent authorized by Director Stacy Herbert of The Bitcoin Office, valid 27 February 2026 to 26 February 2027. You can read the credential rather than take our word for it: view the certificate, or see the full program ledger on the Freedom Passport page.
The most-asked questions.
How much is the El Salvador Freedom Passport contribution?
The government contribution is a flat $1,000,000, non-refundable, payable in Bitcoin (BTC) or USDT only. There is no fiat option for the contribution and USDC is not accepted. Each additional applicant on the same file is +$999. The 21 CBI advisory fee is $50,000, separate from the contribution. The full breakdown sits on the cost page. As of June 2026.
How many countries can you visit visa-free with the El Salvador passport?
The El Salvador passport provides access to 132 destinations and ranks #36 on the Henley Passport Index, as of June 2026 (henleyglobal.com/passport-index). The passport is not visa-free to the United States or the United Kingdom. The full visa-free map sits on the map page.
How long does the process take, and how long is the passport valid?
The process takes 6 to 8 weeks and is fully remote, with no requirement to travel to El Salvador to apply. The passport is valid for 6 years and is renewable. The citizenship itself is permanent and hereditary. One in-country visit is required every 5 years to maintain the passport. As of June 2026.
What is the tax treatment for El Salvador Freedom Passport holders?
El Salvador applies 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin, 0% inheritance tax, and 0% wealth tax. It is a Non-CRS jurisdiction and has been dollarized since 2001. The 0% capital-gains treatment for foreign investors was retained after Bitcoin's legal-tender status was repealed on 30 April 2025 by Decreto Legislativo No. 199. This is general information, not tax advice; home-country obligations may still apply. The full picture sits on the tax page. As of June 2026.
What is the legal basis of the El Salvador Freedom Passport?
The Freedom Passport was established on 7 December 2023 under Legislative Decrees No. 918 and No. 286. It is administered by The Bitcoin Office (Director Stacy Herbert) in coordination with the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME), within the LEAD digital-asset framework supervised by CNAD. Bitcoin's legal-tender status was repealed on 30 April 2025 under Decreto Legislativo No. 199, while the 0% foreign-investor capital-gains treatment was retained. As of June 2026.
Is there an annual cap, and how large is the national reserve?
The program is capped at 1,000 approvals per year. The national Bitcoin reserve stands at approximately 7,684 BTC, published and verifiable on-chain at bitcoin.gob.sv, as of June 2026.
Who is excluded from the El Salvador Freedom Passport?
Eligibility excludes nationals of Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria; residents of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia; and OFAC-sanctioned persons. Every applicant clears AML and CTF due diligence with a documented source of funds. As of June 2026.
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