The Ecuador Expat Guide

Ecuador's missionary visa costs just $250 and requires a petition from a legally registered religious organization. Full breakdown of Art. 60(7) LOMH, the Episcopal Conference path, and step-by-step process.

Ecuador offers a dedicated visa for scientists, researchers, and academics with an institutional agreement. Full breakdown of Art. 60(5) LOMH requirements, costs ($320 total), SENESCYT registration, and timeline.

You don't need a bachelor's degree to get Ecuador residency. The Technician/Technologist Visa accepts 2-year technical degrees, associate's degrees, and vocational certifications. Full guide with costs, requirements, and SENESCYT registration.

Ecuador offers working holiday visas to citizens of Australia, France, and Hungary aged 18-30. 12 months, non-renewable, with the right to work. Full guide with requirements, costs, living budgets, and step-by-step application process.

Understand the remote-work and income evidence commonly used for Ecuador's Digital Nomad Visa, plus the documents to verify in the current eVISAS checklist.

Rental income from a US property qualifies for Ecuador's Rentista visa — and Ecuador looks at gross income, not net. No degree needed. Complete guide for 2026.

Yes — Canada pays CPP and OAS to residents abroad, including Ecuador. Combined they often exceed Ecuador's $1,446/mo Pensioner Visa minimum. Full guide to portability, taxes, and visa qualification.

The Galapagos costs roughly double mainland Ecuador. Rent $800-1,500, groceries 40-60% more, limited healthcare. Honest breakdown of whether expat life in the Galapagos is realistic or a fantasy.

Side-by-side comparison of all Ecuador visa types: Professional ($482/mo), Pensioner ($1,446/mo), Rentista ($1,446/mo), Investor ($48,200), and Digital Nomad ($1,446/mo). Income requirements, documents, processing time, and which one fits your situation.