Ecuador Rentista Visa
Show $1,446/month in passive income from sources outside Ecuador 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
Passive Income
At least $1,446/month (3x Ecuador's unified basic salary) in passive income from rental, dividends, royalties, annuities, or trust distributions from sources outside Ecuador.
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. We recommend getting covered before you apply.
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 passive income sources and documentation 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, income proof (bank statements, lease agreements, dividend statements), and health insurance.
Apostille & Legal Translation
We coordinate certified Spanish translation and Ecuadorian notarization of your apostilled income and personal 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 Live on Passive Income in 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.
Rentista Visa FAQ
Rental income, investment dividends, bond interest, trust distributions, annuity payments, royalties, structured settlements, and systematic retirement-account withdrawals. The income must be recurring and verifiable, and it must come from sources outside Ecuador.
At least $1,446 per month (3x Ecuador's 2026 unified basic salary, or SBU, of $482). You can combine multiple passive sources to reach the threshold.
The Rentista Visa is for passive income. It does not authorize employment with Ecuadorian companies. Working remotely for a foreign employer or freelancing is generally treated as active income; the Professional Visa covers that case.
Yes. A spouse and dependent children can be added to your application. You'll need their apostilled birth or marriage certificate, passport, and background check.
Bank statements showing recurring deposits, lease agreements for rental income, brokerage statements for dividends, trust or annuity letters, and custodian confirmations for systematic retirement-account withdrawals. Income should be documented for at least 6 months before applying.