Most Common Paths
The primary residency routes for most EcuaPass clients.
Retirement (Pensioner)
For those receiving a lifetime monthly pension. The most common path for North American retirees.
$1,446/mo lifetime guaranteed pension minimum
Professional
Register your university degree for residency without high income requirements. SENESCYT coordination included.
Accredited university degree required
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
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
Amparo (Dependent)
Bring family members under your residency umbrella.
Spouse, child, or partner of a temporary residency holder
Permanent Residency
Transition after 21 months of temporary residency. Never expires.
21+ months of temporary residency required
Specialized Residency Paths
Niche categories and permanent status transitions.
Rentista
For individuals with recurring independent income from investments, rentals, or trust funds.
$1,446/mo passive income from investments or rentals required
Work (Employee)
For local employment with Ecuadorian entities.
Valid employment contract with Ecuadorian company required
MERCOSUR
Simplified path for Mercosur nation citizens.
Citizenship in a MERCOSUR member country required
Student
For enrolled students at Ecuadorian institutions.
Enrollment in accredited Ecuadorian institution required
Volunteer
For volunteering with registered NGOs or nonprofits.
Sponsorship from registered Ecuadorian NGO required
Consanguinity
For close relatives of Ecuadorian citizens or permanent residents.
2nd-degree relative of Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident
Short-Stay Visas
Not ready for residency? These visitor options take less paperwork.
Compare All Visitor VisasStill 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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