Ecuador
All Visa Pathways(26 visas)
EcuadorActs of Commerce Visa (Visa de Actos de Comercio y Otras Actividades)
Permits short-term stays of up to 180 days for business, commercial, cultural, administrative, or technical activities in Ecuador.
EcuadorAmparado — Dependent/Amparo Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Amparo, 9-VI)
Temporary residence for spouses, de facto partners, minor children, parents, or second-degree relatives of Ecuadorian citizens or foreign permanent residents, with $250/month additional income per dependent.
EcuadorAthlete/Artist/Cultural Agent Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Deportista/Artista/Gestor Cultural)
Temporary residence for foreign professionals hired by Ecuadorian entities to develop activities in sports, arts, science, technology, innovation, or cultural management.
EcuadorCommercial Activity Visa (Visa de Actividad Comercial)
Temporary residence for crew members and personnel of special, commercial, or industrial vessels entering Ecuadorian ports.
EcuadorDigital Nomad Visa (Visa Rentista Trabajador Nómada)
Two-year residence for remote workers with foreign-source income of at least USD 1,446/month (3x Ecuador's 2026 SBU). Renewable once.
EcuadorDiplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática, 12-I/12-II/12-III)
Visa for accredited diplomatic, consular, or international organization agents performing official functions in Ecuador on permanent or temporary missions.
EcuadorEstudiante — Student Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Estudiante, 12-V)
Temporary residence for foreign nationals accepted into Ecuadorian educational institutions from basic education through graduate-level programs, including language studies.
EcuadorFamily Relationship / Consanguinity Visa (Visa por Consanguinidad)
Permanent residency visa for relatives within second degree of consanguinity or affinity of Ecuadorian or permanently resident foreigners.
EcuadorHumanitarian/International Protection Visa (Visa Humanitaria)
Free visa for asylum seekers, refugees, and stateless persons granting temporary residence for up to two years while their international protection application is processed.
EcuadorInvestor Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Inversionista, 9-II/9-III)
Temporary residence for foreign nationals investing at least $48,200 in Ecuadorian real estate, bank certificates of deposit, or productive/commercial enterprises.
EcuadorMercosur Visa (Visa Mercosur)
Temporary residence for citizens of Mercosur member states (Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay) allowing them to live, work, and do business in Ecuador.
EcuadorPensioner Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Jubilado)
Temporary residence permit for retirees with verified lifelong pension income who wish to settle in Ecuador, valid for 2 years and renewable.
EcuadorPermanent Residence Visa (Visa de Residencia Permanente)
Indefinite residence granted after holding a temporary residence visa for at least 21 consecutive months within a two-year period, with full work rights and path to citizenship.
EcuadorPermanent Residency by Marriage (Residencia Permanente por Matrimonio)
Granted to foreign nationals married to an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident, or in a registered unión de hecho (de facto union).
EcuadorProfessional Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Profesional, 9-V)
Temporary residence for holders of a four-year university degree or higher, allowing freelance or independent professional practice in Ecuador with a minimum income of $482/month.
EcuadorProfessional, Technician, Technologist, or Artisan Visa (Residencia Temporal)
A temporary residency visa for individuals with recognized university degrees or technical/artisan qualifications.
EcuadorReligioso — Religious Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal Religiosa, 9-IV)
Temporary residence for foreign nationals conducting religious activities, missionary work, or religious volunteering organized by a recognized religious assembly or organization in Ecuador.
EcuadorRentista Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Rentista)
Temporary residence for individuals with stable independent income of at least $1,446/month from sources outside Ecuador such as rental properties, dividends, or investments.
EcuadorRetirement Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Jubilado, 9-I)
Temporary residence for retirees and pensioners with guaranteed lifetime income of at least $1,446/month from pensions, Social Security, or retirement accounts.
EcuadorScientist/Researcher/Academic Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Científico/Investigador/Académico)
Temporary residence for specialists in scientific research, academic, or technological activities hired by public or private Ecuadorian institutions.
EcuadorSpecial Tourist Visa (Visa Especial de Turismo)
Extended tourism visa granting up to 180 additional days of stay beyond the standard 90, available once every five years.
EcuadorT-3 — Tourist Visa (Visa de Turismo, 12-IX)
Allows foreign nationals to visit Ecuador for tourism for up to 90 days, issued automatically upon entry or via e-Visa for restricted nationalities.
EcuadorTransit Visa (Visa de Visitante Temporal de Transeúnte)
This visa is mandatory for nationals of 45 specific countries (including China, India, Iran, and others) transiting through Ecuador, even if remaining within the airport transit area.
EcuadorVoluntario — Volunteer Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Voluntario, 12-VII)
Temporary residence for foreign nationals volunteering altruistically through a registered Ecuadorian NGO or nonprofit, including English teaching; paid work is not permitted.
EcuadorWork Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Trabajador, 12-VI)
Employer-sponsored temporary residence visa for foreign nationals employed by an Ecuadorian company with a registered labor contract and IESS contributions.
EcuadorWorker Visa (Visa de Residencia Temporal de Trabajador)
Temporary residence permit for foreign professionals with a registered employment contract from an Ecuadorian employer, valid for 2 years and renewable.