Ecuador Student Visa
Enroll full-time at an accredited Ecuadorian institution and qualify for 2-year temporary residency. We coordinate your school's paperwork with immigration so everything arrives together and on time.
Total service fee $600 — start today with a $300 retainer. The remaining $300 is only due after your visa is approved.
Key Requirements
Enrollment Certificate
Official acceptance letter or enrollment certificate from an accredited Ecuadorian university, institute, or language school. The program must be in person or hybrid with required in-person components.
Background Check
Apostilled criminal background check from your country of origin, translated into Spanish. Must be valid within 180 days on arrival. Required for applicants 18 and older.
Financial Means
Proof of funds to cover tuition and living expenses, typically through bank statements, a scholarship letter, or a sponsor's financial guarantee. Government fees: $50 application + $80 visa grant.
Every semester you wait is a semester you could already be studying 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 enrollment documents and institution accreditation before any paperwork starts, so you never waste money on a visa your school cannot support.
Document Procurement
We give you the exact templates and order list: passport, photos, background check, enrollment certificate, and proof of financial means.
Apostille & Legal Translation
We coordinate certified Spanish translation and Ecuadorian notarization of your apostilled documents.
Submission & Finalization
We submit your application through the e-VISAS portal 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 Start Your Studies?
You have the acceptance letter. 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.
Student Visa FAQ
Accredited Ecuadorian universities (recognized by SENESCYT), registered language schools, technical institutes, and research institutions. The program must be in person or hybrid with required in-person components, and you must be actively enrolled full-time.
There is no fixed dollar amount published for the Student Visa. You must prove financial means to cover tuition and living expenses through bank statements (typically showing several months of available funds), a scholarship letter, or a sponsor's financial guarantee. A realistic benchmark is approximately $1,500/month in available funds.
The Student Visa does not grant work authorization. Limited exceptions may apply to required internships or practicum hours that are a formal component of your academic program, coordinated through your institution. Do not plan on supplementing income with part-time work in Ecuador.
Yes. If you graduate from an Ecuadorian university, your degree is already in the local higher education system, which can streamline a transition to the Professional Visa or Work Visa. You can also apply for permanent residency after 21 months of continuous temporary residency.
Student visa holders can sponsor dependents (spouse and minor children) under the Dependent Visa (Visa de Amparo). You will need to prove an additional $250/month per dependent on top of your own financial means, plus an apostilled marriage or birth certificate.