Ecuador Investor Visa
Invest $48,200 in Ecuador real estate, a bank CD, or company shares and qualify for 2-year temporary residency. No age requirement. 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
Qualifying Investment
USD $48,200 minimum (100x SBU) invested in Ecuador real estate, a fixed-term bank CD (730+ days), share capital in an Ecuadorian company, or an investment trust registered with authorities.
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.
Valid Passport
Valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity at the time of application, plus a color photo (5 x 5 cm, white background, JPG under 1 MB).
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 investment type and timeline before committing capital, so you never waste money on a visa you don't qualify for.
Document & Investment Verification
We give you the exact templates and order list: passport, photos, background check, and investment proof (deed, bank certificate, or share subscription).
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 Invest in Your Future?
You have the capital. 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.
Investor Visa FAQ
Foreign nationals seeking temporary residency in Ecuador through a qualifying investment of USD $48,200 or more. The investment must be made in Ecuador and remain in place for the duration of the temporary visa.
Real estate, a fixed-term bank CD at an Ecuadorian bank, share capital in an Ecuadorian legal entity, or an investment trust. The investment must be registered in your name and verifiable by immigration authorities (property deed, bank certificate, share subscription, or trust documentation).
Yes. You can add a spouse and minor children as dependents on your application. You will need their valid passports, apostilled birth or marriage certificate proving the relationship, and an apostilled background check for each applicant aged 18 or older.
The Investor Visa is a residency visa and allows you to live in Ecuador. It does not grant a standalone work permit. If you intend to work for an Ecuadorian employer, additional work authorization is required.
The temporary Investor Visa is valid for 2 years. You may apply for permanent residency after 21 months of holding the temporary visa, provided the qualifying investment is maintained.