Ecuador Work Visa
Get a job offer from an Ecuadorian company and qualify for 2-year temporary residency. We coordinate both the employer's Ministry of Labor paperwork and your immigration filing so both tracks arrive together.
Total service fee $600 — start today with a $300 retainer. The remaining $300 is only due after your visa is approved.
Key Requirements
Formal Job Offer
A signed employment contract from an Ecuadorian employer, registered with the Ministry of Labor. The employer must justify hiring a foreign worker and provide company registration documents.
Background Check
FBI and state criminal record checks from your country of origin, apostilled and translated into Spanish. Must be valid within 180 days on arrival. Required for applicants 18 and older.
Health Coverage
National or international health 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 working 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 job offer and employer documents before any paperwork starts, so you never waste money on a visa the company cannot support.
Document Procurement
We give you the exact templates and order list: passport, photos, FBI check, state check, employment contract, and employer registration documents.
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 Start Your New Career?
You have the job offer. 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.
Work Visa FAQ
Yes. The Work Visa requires a formal job offer from an Ecuadorian employer. You cannot apply on speculation or before an employer has extended an offer.
Changing employers is allowed but requires your new employer to complete its own Ministry of Labor approval and register a new employment contract. You cannot work during the transition period.
Yes. Spouses and minor children can be added as dependents on a separate dependent visa, using the same apostilled background check, marriage/birth certificates, and passports. Dependents cannot work under the dependent visa.
The Work Visa is valid for 2 years and is renewable as long as you remain employed with a sponsoring employer. After 21 months of continuous residency, you can apply for permanent residency.
The employer registers the employment contract with the Ministry of Labor, provides company registration documents (RUC), submits a justification letter explaining why a foreign hire is necessary, and provides company financial statements.