Ecuador visas: which one fits you?
Ecuador’s Organic Law of Human Mobility defines temporary residence as a stay of two years, and permanent residence as indefinite. Minimums are expressed in SBU (unified basic wage): USD 482 in 2026.
Retirement visa (Jubilado)
Foreign retirees who receive a pension from abroad large enough to cover their stay.
Fees USD 50 + 270 · 2 years
Rentista visa (passive income)
Foreigners who receive lawful income (rent, investment titles, etc.) in Ecuador or abroad.
Fees USD 50 + 270 · 2 years
Digital nomad / remote work visa
Foreigners who work remotely, digitally or by telework, with their own company or for employers/clients based abroad.
Fees USD 50 + 270 · Up to 2 years
Investor visa (Inversionista)
Foreigners who invest assets or economic resources of lawful origin in Ecuador.
Fees USD 50 + 270 · 2 years
Professional, technician, technologist or artisan visa
Foreigners who want to live in Ecuador to work as professionals, technicians, technologists or artisans.
Fees USD 50 + 270 · 2 years
Permanent residence after more than 21 months of temporary residence
Foreigners with more than 21 months of temporary residence in Ecuador who intend to settle.
Fees USD 50 + 225 · Indefinite
MERCOSUR permanent residence
Nationals of the States Parties to the MERCOSUR Residence Agreement (which also covers Bolivia and Chile) who already hold MERCOSUR temporary residence.
Fees USD 50 + 220 · Indefinite