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Ecuador
Region: South America
EcuadorAthlete / Artist / Cultural Manager Visa (Visa de Atleta, Artista, Gestor Cultural 12-VIII)
Visa for athletes, artists, performers, and cultural professionals engaged in sporting, artistic, or cultural events in Ecuador.
EcuadorBusiness Visitor / Acts of Commerce Visa (Visa de Actos de Comercio)
Visa for conducting business activities, commerce, or technical work in Ecuador. Valid for 180 consecutive days per application.
EcuadorDiplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomática 12-I)
Visa for diplomatic officials, embassy staff, and representatives of foreign governments accredited to Ecuador.
EcuadorElectronic Visa / e-Visa (Visa Electrónica 12-X)
Online tourist visa for nationals of countries that require pre-arrival authorization. 100% electronic application process available 24/7.
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.
EcuadorInternational Organization Visa (Visa para Organizaciones Internacionales 12-II)
Visa for officials of international organizations accredited to Ecuador with diplomatic privileges.
EcuadorInvestor Visa / Temporary Residence for Investor (Visa Inversionista)
Visa for investors making capital investments in Ecuador. One of the world's lowest minimum investment thresholds. Path to permanent residency.
EcuadorMarriage to Ecuadorian Citizen / Permanent Residency (Matrimonio con Ecuatoriano)
Visa for foreign nationals married to Ecuadorian citizens. Direct pathway to permanent residency bypassing temporary residency requirements.
EcuadorPensioned / Retirement Visa (Visa de Jubilado / Pensionado)
Visa for retirees receiving guaranteed pensions or retirement income. No age restrictions despite being called retirement visa.
EcuadorProfessional Visa (Visa Profesional 9-V)
Visa for individuals with university degrees who practice their profession independently or employed. Recognized degree holders can work in their professional field.
EcuadorRefugee / Asylum Visa (Visa de Asilo y Refugio 12-IV)
Visa for persons granted asylum or refugee status in Ecuador. Provides protection and legal residency status.
EcuadorReligious / Volunteer Visa (Visa de Religiosos y Voluntarios 12-VII)
Visa for religious workers, missionaries, volunteers, and humanitarian workers. Valid for religious activities, volunteer work, and teaching.
EcuadorRentista Visa / Passive Income Visa (Visa de Rentista)
Visa for individuals with passive investment income (dividends, rental income, annuities). Can be used as digital nomad visa for remote workers with foreign income.
EcuadorScientist / Academic / Researcher Visa (Visa de Científico, Académico, Investigador)
Visa for scientists, academics, researchers, and fellows coming to Ecuador for research, academic work, or institutional fellowships.
EcuadorSpouse / Dependent Visa (Visa de Amparo)
Visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children of temporary or permanent residents. Also for those married to Ecuadorian citizens.
EcuadorStudent Visa (Visa de Estudiante 12-V)
Visa for international students pursuing education at recognized Ecuadorian institutions. Available for all levels of study including internships and exchange programs.
EcuadorTourist Visa / Temporary Visitor (Visa de Turista)
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.
EcuadorTransit Visa / Temporary Transient (Visa de Transeúnte)
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.
EcuadorWork Visa / Employment Visa (Visa de Trabajo 12-VI)
Visa for foreigners with employment contracts from Ecuadorian employers. Requires employer sponsorship and formal labor agreement.