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Ecuador residency · 2026
Which visa is most likely to fit you?
Start with the facts that usually decide the route. This is a planning aid, not an eligibility decision.
Most Common Paths
The primary residency routes for most EcuaPass clients.
Most Popular
Retirement (Pensioner)
For those receiving a lifetime monthly pension. The most common path for North American retirees.
$1,446/mo lifetime guaranteed pension minimum
Gov. Fee$320
Duration2 Years
Lowest Income Bar
Professional
Register your university degree for residency without high income requirements. SENESCYT coordination included.
Accredited university degree required
Gov. Fee$320
Duration2 Years
Remote Work
Digital Nomad
Work for companies outside Ecuador while living in the Andes. No local degree required.
$1,446/mo foreign income from remote work required
Gov. Fee$320
Duration2 Years
Investor
Residency through real estate purchase or a Certificate of Deposit in an Ecuadorian bank.
$48,200 minimum investment in real estate, CD, or shares required
Gov. Fee$320
Duration2 Years
Specialized Residency Paths
Niche categories and permanent status transitions.
Verify current requirements
Amparo (Dependent)
Bring family members under your residency umbrella.
Spouse, child, or partner of a temporary residency holder
Learn MorePermanent Residency
A possible transition from qualifying temporary status under current law.
Eligibility depends on visa and travel history and agency review
Learn MoreRentista
For individuals with recurring independent income from investments, rentals, or trust funds.
$1,446/mo passive income from investments or rentals required
Learn MoreWork (Employee)
For local employment with Ecuadorian entities.
Valid employment contract with Ecuadorian company required
Learn MoreMERCOSUR
Simplified path for Mercosur nation citizens.
Citizenship in a MERCOSUR member country required
Learn MoreStudent
For enrolled students at Ecuadorian institutions.
Enrollment in accredited Ecuadorian institution required
Learn MoreVolunteer
For volunteering with registered NGOs or nonprofits.
Sponsorship from registered Ecuadorian NGO required
Learn MoreConsanguinity
For close relatives of Ecuadorian citizens or permanent residents.
2nd-degree relative of Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident
Learn MoreVisas by Country
Background checks, apostilles, and pension documents differ by nationality. Step-by-step guidance for your home country:
Short-Stay Visas
Not ready for residency? These visitor options take less paperwork.
Compare All Visitor VisasBusiness
Commercial Acts Visitor
Short-stay visa for business or commercial activities.
Still Unsure?
Send us your situation through the intake form. We review your income source, documents, and timeline and reply with the visa path that fits — no payment required.
Free Pre-Assessment
We tell you which visa fits before you pay anything.
Document Concierge
We handle translations and local notarizations for you.
Chip Moreno
Founder, EcuaPass
“Most people have one clear visa path once we know their income source. Answer a few questions in the intake form and we'll point you to the right option with an honest yes or no.”
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