Investor visa (Inversionista): requirements and how to apply

Who it is for: Foreigners who invest assets or economic resources of lawful origin in Ecuador.

At a glance

Official fees (USD, no VAT)	Application 50 + grant 270 = 320
Validity	2 years

50% off for people aged 65+ and 100% off for people with a disability of 30% or more (Ministry of Public Health card).

Specific requirements

An investment of at least 100 SBU (USD 48200 with the 2026 SBU), in ONE of these forms: a term deposit/policy/certificate of at least 730 days in a bank or cooperative supervised by the Superintendencias; a real-estate purchase deed registered in the Property Registry; shares or participations in an Ecuadorian company registered with the Superintendencia de Compañías; an investment contract, delegated-management deed or administrative contract with the Ecuadorian State

General requirements for every visa

Recent color photo (JPG, max 1 MB, 5 x 5 cm, white background)
Passport valid for at least 6 months
Original criminal-record certificate from your country of origin or any country where you lived in the last 5 years, translated and apostilled or legalized (valid 180 days from issue until your last entry; adults only)
Proof of lawful means of living (Ministerial Agreement No. 70 of 28 June 2024)
Payment of the consular fee
Visa application form (generated in e-VISAS) and any other document the authority may request

How to apply (100% online on e-VISAS)

Register at serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec (e-VISAS) with your email, verification code and password.
Enter your personal data and accept the terms.
Choose “New Procedure” → “New Visa”, select the migratory condition and visa type, then upload passport data, photo and supporting documents.
Pay immediately (online or deposit at Banco del Pacífico). Unpaid applications are deleted at 23:55 Ecuador time the same day.
After payment the application moves to “Information Review”.

Printable checklist → Check my eligibility

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Investor visa (Inversionista) cost?

USD 50 for the application plus USD 270 for the grant (no VAT). People 65+ get 50% off.

Can I apply from abroad?

Yes. The procedure is online through e-VISAS and can be filed from Ecuadorian consulates abroad or regional offices in Ecuador. If you are already in Ecuador you must prove regular status (tourist permit or valid visa).

What if my application is not paid the same day?

Unpaid applications are deleted automatically at 23:55 Ecuador time on the day they are submitted.

Legal basis

LOMH arts. 59–60; Reglamento arts. 47–50, 60, 66

Verified against official Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry pages on 2026-10-31. Official page updated by the Ministry: 2024-12-31. Official source