- Information for hiring migrants from Central America and Panama
Steps:
- Obtain application form
- Obtain appointment
- Submit application form and obtain an appointment sheet.
- Obtain appointment
- Receive approval on application and documentation
- Pay immigration fees
- Provide and verify personal information, take photo and fingerprints
- Receive provisional card
- Receive notification to pick up temporary residence card with work authorization
- Obtain appointment
- Withdraw resolution and temporary residence card
Check the web page to access the downloadable forms by migratory category and sub-category, as well as the specific requirements by migration category and sub-category. It is necessary to go to the office of the General Directorate of Immigration and Foreign Affairs following the requirements and indications of the form. Please note that there are response deadlines and fees. For more information: https://www.migracion.gob.sv/servicios/residencias-temporales/ and https://www.migracion.gob.sv/guia-de-servicios/
- Information for hiring non-Central American migrants
Steps:
- Obtain application forms
- Obtain appointment
- Submit application to the MTPS
- Submit application to the DGME and obtain an appointment appointment sheet.
- Obtain appointment
- Receive approval on application and documentation
- Pay immigration fees
- Provide and verify personal information, take photo and fingerprints
- Receive provisional ID card
- Receive inspection at the company
- Receive notification to withdraw resolution
- Withdraw resolution of favorable opinion to work permit
- Receive notification to pick up temporary residence card with work authorization
- Obtain appointment
- Receive resolution and temporary residence card
- Procedures and requirements may vary if the employer is a legal entity or a sole trader.
Check the web page to access the downloadable forms by migratory category and sub-category, as well as the specific requirements by migration category and sub-category. It is necessary to go to the office of the General Directorate of Immigration and Foreign Affairs following the requirements and indications of the form. Please note that there are response deadlines and fees. For more information: https://www.migracion.gob.sv/servicios/residencias-temporales/ and https://www.migracion.gob.sv/guia-de-servicios/