Retirement visa (Jubilado): requirements and how to apply
Who it is for: Foreign retirees who receive a pension from abroad large enough to cover their stay.
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
- Official document from the foreign pension institution certifying a monthly pension of at least 3 SBU (USD 1446 with the 2026 SBU of USD 482), apostilled or legalized
- Valid national or foreign health insurance for the whole visa period (a foreign policy must state coverage in Ecuador)
- To include dependents: an extra USD 250 of monthly income per person
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 Retirement visa (Jubilado) 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, 65
Verified against official Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry pages on 2026-10-31. Official page updated by the Ministry: 2024-12-31. Official source