What happens if I begin studies in El Salvador without a permit?
The foreigner who carries out study activities without having obtained the corresponding permit will be subject to a minor infraction according to Art. 224 numeral 13 of the Special Law on Migration and Foreigners (available on web page). http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
What happens if I work without a permit?
The foreigner who performs remunerated activities without having obtained the corresponding work permit will be subject to a serious infraction according to Art. 225 numeral 2 of the Special Law on Migration and Foreigners (available on web page). http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
How far in advance should I renew my residency?
The foreigner must apply for the extension of the temporary residence or the endorsement of the definitive residence within thirty calendar days prior to the expiration date. http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
If I change my address or family status, do I have to notify you?
The foreigner must communicate to this Directorate the change of nationality, family status, domicile or residence and the place, technical, electronic or magnetic means, within five working days.http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
What is the procedure to follow when a foreigner stops working for a Salvadoran company?
Employers must give notice to the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería within eight working days after the employee has ceased rendering services. http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
I am the son of a Salvadoran father and I need to obtain Salvadoran nationality, do I have to apply for residency?
You do not have to apply for residency, since as a child of a Salvadoran father or mother you have the right to dual nationality and the procedure to obtain Salvadoran nationality must be done through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
What is required to obtain an extension of stay in the country?
1. Application for extension of non-resident stay, form F44 available on the web page.
2. Original passport and photocopy of all pages used.
3. In the case of persons from Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, they must present their identity card, if they used it at the time of their entry, or their residency document.
Guatemalan citizens may enter El Salvador with their DPI (identity card) or the original proof of application for their DPI for the first time. Proof of the reinstatement of your DPI is not valid. http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
To travel to Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua (CA-4 Region) you may do so using only your Documento Único de Identidad (DUI) or your passport, but outside these countries you must use your passport as the only valid travel document. http://www.migracion.gob.sv/
In order for a foreigner who is within the CA-4 region to enter, they must carry their passport, valid time in the region (days of stay granted in the first country they entered). http://www.migracion.gob.sv/