3× SBU: debe ser pensión/jubilación gubernamental
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1× SBU: umbral más bajo de cualquier visa
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50 % de descuento en tarifas gubernamentales para mayores de 65 años
Compare los tipos de visas de Ecuador en paralelo: Profesional ($482/mes), Jubilación ($1,446/mes), Inversionista ($48,200), Rentista ($1,446/mes) y Digital Nomad. Ingresos, cronograma, costos y requisitos.
El título debe ser validado a través de SENESCYT (2–4 semanas)
Comparación de visas de Ecuador 2026 | Tipos y requisitos de visas lado a lado
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Prueba del empleador o del cliente
Las estimaciones reflejan casos comunes de 2026; los detalles del documento pueden cambiar la ruta final.
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Bajo: una carta de pensión + extractos bancarios
Organice la siguiente etapa
1
Requisito de ingresos más bajo de cualquier visa ($482/mes)
2
Apostilla de grado medio + SENESCYT agrega pasos
3
Más detalles, cuando los necesite
4
Debe ser del gobierno pensión o Seguro Social (no 401k)
5
No, el trabajo por cuenta propia está bien
6
Camino a la residencia permanente
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Top differences
Updated for 2026
Degree-Based Route
Professional
Pension Evidence
Retirement
Income or investment
Commonly cited planning figure: $482/month; verify current route
Commonly cited planning figure: $1,446/month; verify current route
Realistic timeline
Varies by file and government workflow
Varies by file and government workflow
Main advantage
May fit applicants whose credential evidence matches the route
May fit applicants with clearly documented pension evidence
Main hurdle
Degree registration, evidence, and current category rules must align
Income classification, continuity, and current category rules must align
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More details, when you need them
Degree requiredEducation
Professional
May be relevant; verify current credential rulesRetirement
Not generally the route basis; verify current checklistSENESCYT registrationEducation
Professional
May be required; verify the live checklistRetirement
May not be required; verify current checklistEmployer or client proofDocuments
Professional
Depends on the current activity and evidence rulesRetirement
Depends on the current activity and evidence rulesHealth insuranceDocuments
Professional
Check the current category checklistRetirement
Check the current category checklistDocument complexityDocuments
Professional
Medium — credential and registration evidence may add stepsRetirement
Varies — pension source and current evidence must be reviewedRemote workWork rights
Professional
Activity and work rules must be verifiedRetirement
Work activity must be checked against current status rulesOngoing income proofRenewal
Professional
Current renewal or status evidence appliesRetirement
Current renewal or status evidence appliesInitial visa durationResidency
Professional
Current category procedure controlsRetirement
Current category procedure controlsPath to permanent residencyResidency
Professional
Later review may be available; not automaticRetirement
Later review may be available; not automaticDependentsFamily
Professional
Dependent route may be available; verify current procedureRetirement
Dependent route may be available; verify current procedureEcuaPass service quoteSupport
Professional
Quote after case reviewRetirement
Quote after case reviewGovernment feesCosts
Professional
Standard government feeRetirement
Standard government feeSenior discountCosts
Professional
Potential discount; verify current scheduleRetirement
Potential discount; verify current scheduleStill close?
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Owner: EcuaPass editorial team. Last reviewed July 31, 2026; review due October 1, 2026.
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Educational planning information only. It does not determine eligibility, replace individualized legal advice, or guarantee an approval, timeline, fee, or outcome.
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