Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa
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, you can become an Ecuador resident in as little as 4–6 months. No language test. Just the right documents, filed in the right order.
Total service fee $600 — start today with a $300 retainer. The remaining $300 is only due after your visa is approved.
Key Requirements
Remote Income
At least $1,446/month from foreign sources (3x Ecuador's unified basic salary). Prove it with 3 months of international bank statements, employment contracts, or client agreements showing regular deposits.
Background Check
Criminal record check from your country of origin or countries where you resided in the last 5 years, apostilled and translated into Spanish. Valid within 180 days on arrival.
Health Coverage
National or international health insurance policy valid in Ecuador for the visa period. If employer-provided, the policy must specifically indicate coverage in Ecuador.
Every month you wait is a month you could already be living here.
The biggest delay we see isn't immigration — it's applicants who overthink the document list. Pay the $300 retainer today (total service fee $600) and we'll send you a personalized checklist within 24 hours. The remaining $300 is only due after your visa is approved.
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.
Document Procurement
We give you the exact templates and order list: passport, photos, background check, proof of remote income, and health insurance.
Apostille & Legal Translation
We coordinate certified Spanish translation and Ecuadorian notarization of your apostilled documents.
Submission & Finalization
We submit your application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and walk you through receiving your visa and Ecuadorian cédula.
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
- Direct WhatsApp communication
- Application tracking & follow-up
Ready to Work Remotely from Ecuador?
You have the income. You have the passport. The only thing missing is the filing order. Pay the $300 retainer now — total service fee $600 — and we'll build your exact document checklist before the weekend.
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.
At least 3x the SBU in stable monthly income from foreign sources, which is approximately $1,446/month for 2026. You prove it with international bank statements, employment contracts, or client agreements showing regular foreign-source deposits.
No. The Digital Nomad Visa does not authorize you to provide services to Ecuadorian companies or to compete with local workers. Your work must remain for clients or employers outside Ecuador.
Yes. Spouses and minor children can be added as dependents. Each dependent requires an additional $250/month in sponsor income on top of the $1,446/month base requirement, plus the dependent's own documents (passport, background check, photo).
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.