Bitcoin Residence by Investment program in El Salvador

By Invictus21 | Crypto Mademoiselle | 11 Dec 2023

El Salvador is working on a special residency program for Bitcoin investors, called the "Bitcoin Residence by Investment" program. This program will allow foreigners to obtain residency in El Salvador by investing in Bitcoin. The minimum investment requirement for this program is $30,000 USD worth of Bitcoin. Investors must purchase Bitcoin through the government-approved "Chivo Wallet" and then hold it for a minimum of three years as reported on Forbes. The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, who has been accused of being a populist announced his intentions on Twitter.

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Once the investment period is over, investors can apply for citizenship. The application process includes providing proof of identity, proof of investment, and a background check. If the application is approved, the investor will be granted Salvadoran citizenship and a Salvadoran passport.

The benefits of obtaining Bitcoin residency in El Salvador include:

Tax benefits: Bitcoin residents are exempt from capital gains taxes on Bitcoin investments, an interesting option considering Crypto taxes.
Visa-free travel: Bitcoin residents can travel to over 150 countries without a visa hence boosting tourism.
Attract foreign investment: The offer could attract foreign investment from Bitcoin holders who are looking for a stable and welcoming environment to hold their assets.
Promote Bitcoin adoption: The offer could help to promote Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador and around the world, which could lead to increased economic activity and job creation.

Though the program drafting is still in its early stages, it has the potential to attract a large number of investors. Having said that, there are people who are cynical and believe this program could expose the country to all sorts of criminals and fraudsters. In this sense, there is concern elites could use this program to evade taxes and that the entry of Bitcoin foreign investment would marginalize El Salvador's currency and financial system. Lastly, like many similar investment for residence programs, it is possible that the expected economic benefits won't benefit low income El Salvadoreans. Again, exposing the flaws in the philosophy of trickle down economics.

Summary of Bitcoin Residence by Investment program:

Invest $30,000 USD worth of Bitcoin through the Chivo Wallet.
Hold the Bitcoin investment for a minimum of three years.
Provide proof of identity.
Provide proof of investment.
Pass a background check.

If you are interested still interested in visiting El Salvador as a Digital Nomad, apply here Digital Nomad Visa or another type of extended visit visa while waiting for the Citizenship Investment program (CIP) laws to pass.

What do you think about this Citizenship Investment Program ?

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