Residence Permit Cost Calculator for El Salvador
The calculator
DGME fees
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Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Sources for the calculator
How the calculation works
| Fee (Art. 325) | Other nationalities | Central Americans |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence, up to 1 year | $140 | $70 |
| Temporary residence, up to 2 years | $260 | $130 |
| Extension, up to 1 year | $125 | $55 |
| Extension, up to 2 years | $240 | $100 |
| Definitive residence, first time | $345 | $135 |
| Renewal of definitive residence, 1 to 4 years | $65 – $205 | $30 – $95 |
Source: Legislative Assembly: Special Migration and Aliens Law, Art. 325 fees (PDF, in Spanish)1
The DGME issues a payment order once a file is accepted, and fees are not refunded if the application is refused. Lawyers’ fees, translations, apostilles and police certificates come on top.2,3
Worked example
| Path | Fees per person |
|---|---|
| Temporary 1 year, one 1-year extension, then definitive | $610 |
| Temporary 2 years, one 2-year extension, then definitive | $845 |
| Central American: temporary 1 year, one extension, definitive | $260 |
Source: Legislative Assembly: Special Migration and Aliens Law, Art. 325 fees (PDF, in Spanish)1
Sources
- Legislative Assembly: Special Migration and Aliens Law, Art. 325 fees (PDF, in Spanish)
- DGME: temporary residence procedures and forms (in Spanish)
- DGME: definitive residence procedures and forms (in Spanish)
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.