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Visa for athletes, artists, performers, and cultural professionals engaged in sporting, artistic, or cultural events in Ecuador.

Visa for conducting business activities, commerce, or technical work in Ecuador. Valid for 180 consecutive days per application.

Visa for diplomatic officials, embassy staff, and representatives of foreign governments accredited to Ecuador.

Online tourist visa for nationals of countries that require pre-arrival authorization. 100% electronic application process available 24/7.

Permanent residency visa for relatives within second degree of consanguinity or affinity of Ecuadorian or permanently resident foreigners.

Visa for officials of international organizations accredited to Ecuador with diplomatic privileges.

Visa for investors making capital investments in Ecuador. One of the world's lowest minimum investment thresholds. Path to permanent residency.

Visa for foreign nationals married to Ecuadorian citizens. Direct pathway to permanent residency bypassing temporary residency requirements.

Visa for retirees receiving guaranteed pensions or retirement income. No age restrictions despite being called retirement visa.

Visa for individuals with university degrees who practice their profession independently or employed. Recognized degree holders can work in their professional field.

Visa for persons granted asylum or refugee status in Ecuador. Provides protection and legal residency status.

Visa for religious workers, missionaries, volunteers, and humanitarian workers. Valid for religious activities, volunteer work, and teaching.

Visa for individuals with passive investment income (dividends, rental income, annuities). Can be used as digital nomad visa for remote workers with foreign income.

Visa for scientists, academics, researchers, and fellows coming to Ecuador for research, academic work, or institutional fellowships.

Visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children of temporary or permanent residents. Also for those married to Ecuadorian citizens.

Visa for international students pursuing education at recognized Ecuadorian institutions. Available for all levels of study including internships and exchange programs.

Short-term tourist visa for leisure travel and vacation. Valid for 90 days with option for one extension. Granted as a tourist stamp upon entry for most nationalities.

Visa for travelers transiting through Ecuador territory without staying. Required for nationals of countries requiring a visa to enter Ecuador who plan to transit through Ecuador.

Visa for foreigners with employment contracts from Ecuadorian employers. Requires employer sponsorship and formal labor agreement.