Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa Application Support

Current as of August 2026. Requirements can change. We verify your evidence against the live eVISAS checklist before filing.

Work remotely for clients or employers outside Ecuador and qualify for 2-year temporary residency. If you earn at least $1,446/month from foreign sources, this is likely your route. The timeline varies by document readiness and government review.

Do you qualify?

You qualify if: you earn $1,446+/month from employers or clients outside Ecuador, you can document the work relationship, and you hold health insurance valid in Ecuador.

Check another route if: your qualifying income comes from Ecuadorian sources or your plan depends on local employment. Confirm the appropriate category before changing your work basis.

Choose a published service below, or request a brief free fit check. Complex cases and additional work need a separate quote.

Check my visa route
Golden hour over Cuenca, Ecuador with cathedral domes and river

At a glance

Digital Nomad Visa

Planning summary only. The current official checklist and agency review control.

Often fits

Applicants whose work relationship or contracts are with employers or clients outside Ecuador.

Organize first

Employer or client records, qualifying income evidence, health coverage, passport, and background-check records.

What still needs review

Remote-work facts, local-work restrictions, income evidence, dependents, and the current eVISAS checklist must all align.

Key Requirements

Foreign income of $1,446+/month from remote work or foreign business

Bank deposits alone are usually not enough. You need a foreign employment contract, client agreements, or business registration that proves the income source. We specify the exact document for your situation.

Criminal background check, apostilled and translated

National criminal record certificate from your country of origin or the country where you can demonstrate established residence when applying. Apostille or legalize it and translate it into Spanish. It is valid for 180 days from issue.

Health insurance valid in Ecuador for the full 2-year term

National or international health insurance policy valid in Ecuador for the visa period. If employer-provided, the policy must specifically indicate coverage in Ecuador.

If your route is time-sensitive, an earlier document review may reduce avoidable delays.

Requirements and fees can change, and the exact document list depends on the route. Request a case review and we will send the current checklist, service scope, and written quote before paid work begins.

Check my visa route

Your Journey to Residency

A structured path to your new life in Ecuador.

Expert Consultation

We review your remote work setup and income documents before any paperwork starts, so you never waste money on a visa you don't qualify for.

1

Document Procurement

We give you the exact templates and order list: passport, photos, background check, proof of remote income, and health insurance.

2

Apostille & Legal Translation

We coordinate certified Spanish translation and Ecuadorian notarization of your apostilled documents.

3

Submission & Finalization

We submit your application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and walk you through receiving your visa and Ecuadorian cédula.

4

The EcuaPass Service Package

More than just a filing service — we provide end-to-end relocation support.

  • Document review & preparation
  • Apostille guidance
  • Certified Spanish translation coordination
  • Cédula (ID card) appointment support
  • Banking & health insurance introduction
  • Email communication after intake
  • Application tracking & follow-up
Chip Moreno, Founder of EcuaPass, in Cuenca Ecuador

Ready to Work Remotely from Ecuador?

You have the income and the passport. The next step is to confirm the filing order, service scope, and written quote before paid work begins.

Check my visa route

Digital Nomad Visa FAQ

Remote workers, freelancers, and employees of foreign companies who can perform their work from Ecuador. The work must be for clients or employers outside Ecuador, and you must hold health insurance valid in Ecuador for the duration of the visa.

The threshold is tied to Ecuador's current SBU. Income amount alone is not sufficient: document the qualifying foreign remote-work relationship or business and provide supporting income evidence for that route. Exact documents depend on the case and current eVISAS guidance.

This route is based on remote work for employers or clients outside Ecuador, or ownership of a company registered and domiciled abroad. Before taking local employment or changing that basis, confirm whether you need a different visa category.

Qualifying family members may use a dependent pathway. Relationship documents, financial evidence, and application sequencing are case-specific, so confirm the current eVISAS checklist first.

Yes. A national or international health insurance policy valid in Ecuador is required for the duration of the visa. If your employer provides coverage, the policy must specifically indicate coverage in Ecuador.

The clearest first step

Get personal help with your Ecuador visa.

Tell Chip about your situation, your timing, and the help you need. He will review your details and follow up with a practical next step. Any paid support is scoped and quoted before work begins.

Start your intake

Official application reference

Documents you may need

Use this document list to plan your application. The exact requirements can vary by case and may change; the official government procedure controls.

Official Ecuador government source

Official temporary remote-work residence procedure ↗

1. Passport Photograph

  • Requirement: MANDATORY
  • Applies To: All applicants
  • File Format: JPG
  • Max File Size: 1 MB
  • Dimensions: 5 x 5 cm / 2 x 2 inches
  • Background: White
  • Expression: Neutral (preferred) or natural smile; both eyes open

2. Valid Passport

  • Requirement: MANDATORY
  • File Format: PDF
  • Validity Rule: ≥ 6 months remaining

3. Criminal Record Certificate(s)

  • Requirement: MANDATORY for applicants 18+
  • Sources Required: National criminal-record certificate from the country of origin OR the country where the applicant can demonstrate established residence when applying
  • File Format: PDF
  • Authentication: Apostilled or legalized
  • Translation: Spanish
  • Validity: 180 days from issuance
  • US Records: Use a nationwide FBI certificate when providing a U.S. criminal record; confirm any additional record specifically requested for the case

4. Health Insurance Policy

  • Requirement: MANDATORY
  • Coverage Requirement: Valid for the entire 2-year duration of the visa
  • Acceptable Providers: National or foreign insurance
  • Foreign Policy Specific Rule: Must explicitly state active medical coverage within Ecuador
  • File Format: PDF

5. Proof of Lawful Means of Subsistence (Remote Work Income)

  • Requirement: MANDATORY
  • Legal Basis: Ministerial Agreement No. 0000070
  • Income Threshold:
    • At least 3 SBU per month = USD $1,446/month (2026 rate)
    • OR 36 SBU per year = USD $17,352/year
  • Income Source: Must be from a foreign source
  • Review Period: 3 months prior to visa application

6. Remote Work Status Documentation (Choose One)

Option A: Employment or Service Records

  • Requirement: MANDATORY (if selecting this option)
  • Documents Required: Official documents demonstrating:
    • Applicant works or provides services for an employer, client, or foreign company domiciled abroad
    • Professional activities or dependent labor performed via remote, digital, or telework formats
  • Acceptable Documents: Employment contracts, service agreements, client contracts, pay stubs
  • Authentication: Apostilled if from abroad; translated into Spanish

Option B: Business Ownership Records

  • Requirement: MANDATORY (if selecting this option)
  • Documents Required: Formal documentation demonstrating applicant is the legal owner of a business or company registered and domiciled abroad
  • Acceptable Documents: Articles of organization, business registration, certificate of incorporation
  • Authentication: Apostilled and translated

7. Certified Translations & Notarizations

  • Requirement: CONDITIONAL
  • Documents Typically Requiring Translation:
    • Apostilled FBI Background Check
    • Additional criminal-record documents specifically requested for the case
    • Apostilled Bank Statements
    • Apostilled Court Records / Court Dismissals
    • Apostilled Remote Work/Employment Contracts
    • Apostilled Proof of Business Ownership/Articles of Organization
How this page is sourced and reviewed

Owner: EcuaPass editorial team. Last reviewed July 31, 2026; review due October 1, 2026.

Reviewer: Immigration professional review required for changed claims.

Educational planning information only. It does not determine eligibility, replace individualized legal advice, or guarantee an approval, timeline, fee, or outcome.

Review status: source-controlled review record.

Primary sources

Read the editorial policy

EcuaPass updates

Unsubscribe anytime. No automated drip series.

Tell us about your Ecuador plans.

Share your visa route, documents, and timing through the intake form. We will review your details and follow up by email.

Start your visa intake