🇸🇻 El Salvador · Employer-sponsored work
Residencia Temporal con Autorización de Trabajar — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,046 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 14,400 |
| Proof of savings | €26,154 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €122 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracion.gob.sv/servicios/residencias-temporales/.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,046.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“F3 Residencia Temporal con Autorizacion de Trabajar (page lists categories/forms only; no salary threshold; detail is in downloadable PDF)”
“Residencias temporales [...] Residencias definitivas”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.