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El Salvador launches exclusive Bitcoin-driven Freedom Visa with Tether
El Salvador's citizen visa program invites Bitcoin investors to contribute to the nation's growth with the lure of residency and potential citizenship.
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Updated: Dec. 8, 2023 at 11:04 am UTC
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El Salvador, in partnership with Tether, has launched a “Freedom Visa Program.” Similar to Portugal’s Golden Visa, which was scrapped earlier this year, the program encourages Bitcoin investors to become citizens of the country.
El Salvador’s initiative offers a unique opportunity for 1,000 individuals annually to partake in the nation’s economic renaissance, which is deeply rooted in Bitcoin and technological innovation.
The heart of this initiative lies in its exclusive invitation to global “change-makers.” Eligible applicants, primarily high-net-worth individuals or investors, are said to be “deeply committed to catalyzing economic expansion and driving transformative societal change.” By meeting a financial threshold of $1 million in Bitcoin or USDT, participants can secure residency and a potential pathway to citizenship, symbolizing a significant commitment to El Salvador’s future.
Catalyst for Economic and Cultural Renaissance
Each contribution will be reinvested into critical areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, fueling the nation’s growth.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether,ย stated,
โThis initiative highlights our commitment to supporting cities and communities in their pursuit of financial freedom and innovation. It represents a unique opportunity for us to utilize our technological capabilities to foster growth and innovation in the region.”
Participants in the Freedom Visa Program stand to join a community in a nation that has boldly embraced Bitcoin as legal tender and “enjoy the freedom of using Bitcoin effortlessly, complemented by tax laws that support your ventures.”
Technology and Innovation at the Forefront
El Salvador’s blend of sustainability and technological progress, demonstrated by its use of natural thermal energy for Bitcoin mining, is planned to continue through the visa initiative to distinguish it from other citizenship-by-investment initiatives. El Salvador is focused on creating a tech-driven economic hub, leveraging the transformative power of Bitcoin. Further, it encourages applicants who want to “take an active role in building an entirely new economy and a better future in Bitcoin Country, El Salvador.”
Ultimately, El Salvador’s Freedom Visa claims to be about more than economic transactions; it is about moving toward a vision of a future where technology and financial innovation are at the heart of societal progress.
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