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All Ecuador visas, side by side
Income requirements, retainer amounts, and total pricing — compared
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Hi Chip,
Here is the full comparison. Each visa shows what you need, the upfront retainer to get started, and the total service fee. Click any link to begin.
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Retirement Visa
Most Popular
You worked your whole life. Now Ecuador lets you keep more of what you earned. Guaranteed pension of $1,446/month qualifies you.
Income: $1,446/mo pension — Social Security, military, or government pension
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Retirement Visa ->
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Professional Visa
Best Value
Have a bachelor's degree? That's all Ecuador asks. Just $482/month in income and your diploma.
Income: $482/mo income — Any lawful income — lowest income bar in Ecuador
Initial retainer: $600
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Total service: $900
Start My Ecuador Professional Visa ->
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Investor Visa
Premium
$48,200 in an Ecuadorian property, CD, or business — and you're in. No monthly income proof required after approval.
Income: $48,200 one-time — Real estate, bank CD, or business investment
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Investor Visa ->
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Rentista Visa
Flexible
Rental income, dividends, trust payments — if it hits $1,446/month consistently, Ecuador wants you.
Income: $1,446/mo passive — Rental, dividends, trust, or annuity income
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Rentista Visa ->
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Digital Nomad Visa
Remote Work
Work from Cuenca for your US clients. Keep your salary. Just prove $1,446/month from abroad.
Income: $1,446/mo foreign — Foreign employer, freelance, or own foreign company
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa ->
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Dependent Visa
Family
Your spouse or child joins you under your existing visa. Filed together, approved together.
Income: Sponsor + $250/mo — Per dependent, on top of sponsor's income
Initial retainer: $200
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Total service: $400
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Work Visa
Employer-Sponsored
Already have an Ecuadorian employer? They sponsor your visa through the Ministry of Labor.
Income: Ecuadorian job offer — Employer drives Ministry of Labor approval
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Work Visa ->
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Student Visa
Study
Study at an accredited Ecuadorian university full-time. Financial support letter required.
Income: Enrollment letter — Full-time study at an accredited institution
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Student Visa ->
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Volunteer Visa
NGO
Have a registered Ecuadorian NGO sponsoring you? This is the fastest path to residency.
Income: Volunteer contract — With a registered Ecuadorian NGO or nonprofit
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Volunteer Visa ->
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Consanguinity Visa
Family
Parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild of an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident. Birth certificates and relationship proof required.
Income: Second-degree relative — Parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild of citizen/resident
Initial retainer: $300
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Total service: $600
Start My Ecuador Consanguinity Visa ->
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Business Purpose Visa
Short Stay
For foreigners who want to reside temporarily in Ecuador for short stays to carry out commercial, cultural, administrative, or other activities. Allows multiple entries for up to 180 days.
Income: Business justification — Letter of invitation or commercial purpose documentation
Initial retainer: $150
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Total service: $300
Start My Ecuador Business Purpose Visa ->
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Tourist Visa
90 Days
Required for citizens of Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chad, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Philippines, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Iraq, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of Congo, DRC, China, North Korea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Syria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen.
Income: Proof of funds — Bank statements showing ability to support your stay
Initial retainer: $100
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Total service: $200
Start My Ecuador Tourist Visa ->
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Not Sure Yet?
30-Minute Strategy Session
Talk through your situation with Chip. We'll identify your best visa path, answer your document questions, and map your timeline — all in one call.
$100 for 30 minutes
Book Your Session ->
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Chip Moreno
Founder, EcuaPass · Cuenca, Ecuador
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P.S. The retainer is the only upfront payment. The balance isn't due until your visa is approved.
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EcuaPass · Cuenca, Ecuador
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