# 🇪🇨 Ecuador — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Ecuador from VisaPassage.
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19 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ecuador Tourist Entry Permit (T-3) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | $0 | — | 0 days |

- **Ecuador Tourist Entry Permit (T-3)** — Key documents: Passport · Rights: Residency: Holder in Ecuador may apply to change to a temporary residence category, then permanent after 21 months. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: cancilleria.gob.ec

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Student | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |

- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Student** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Enrolment / admission certificate, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Study: Primary purpose: enrolment at the sponsoring institution. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Rentista for Remote Work (Digital Nomad Visa) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |
| Residencia Temporal de Profesional | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Autonomous Work / Professional Services / Sponsorship | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $320 | — | 30 days |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Professional, Technician, Technologist or Artisan | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Work (Employed / Relation of Dependency) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |

- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Rentista for Remote Work (Digital Nomad Visa)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of remote work abroad, Proof of foreign income, Criminal record certificate, Medical insurance, Proof of address, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Work is for foreign employers/clients only; no local Ecuadorian employment under this category. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec
- **Residencia Temporal de Profesional** — Holders of a SENESCYT-validated university degree can obtain a temporary professional residence visa (about 2 years, USD 400 fee) allowing independent/freelance practice of their profession, with income of only about 1x the unified basic salary and permanent residence possible after 21 months. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: expatsecuador.com
- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Autonomous Work / Professional Services / Sponsorship** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of activity, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Permits autonomous/professional services work under the declared activity. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec
- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Professional, Technician, Technologist or Artisan** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Professional/technical title, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Holder may practise their profession/trade once the title is registered with SENESCYT. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: cancilleria.gob.ec
- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Work (Employed / Relation of Dependency)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Employment contract and Ministry of Labour registration, Employer clearances, Proof of means of subsistence, Criminal record certificate, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Work permitted with the sponsoring employer under the registered contract. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Visa de Residencia Temporal Inversionista | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Visa de Residente Temporal Inversionista | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Rentista (Stable Income) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Inversionista (Investor) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |

- **Visa de Residencia Temporal Inversionista** — 2-year temporary residence (then permanent) for an investment of 100x the monthly minimum wage (USD 48,200 in 2026) in an Ecuadorian bank deposit, real estate, or company shares, maintained for the visa duration. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ecuaassist.com
- **Visa de Residente Temporal Inversionista** — Purchase of Ecuadorian real estate registered at 100x the monthly basic salary (US$48,200 in 2026) qualifies for a 2-year temporary investor residency leading to permanent residence, with no limit on days spent abroad. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: myecuadorvisa.com
- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Rentista (Stable Income)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of stable lawful income, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Residence permits allow work, though this category is based on passive/independent income. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants apply under the amparo (family support) category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: cancilleria.gob.ec
- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Inversionista (Investor)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of qualifying investment, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Investor residents may carry out their productive/commercial activity. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: cancilleria.gob.ec

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Jubilado (Pensioner / Retirement) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |
| Visa de Residencia Temporal - Convenio Vacaciones y Trabajo | Available | — | — | — | — |

- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Jubilado (Pensioner / Retirement)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Pension certificate, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Residence permit permits work, though the category is pension-based. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: cancilleria.gob.ec
- **Visa de Residencia Temporal - Convenio Vacaciones y Trabajo** — 12-month work-and-holiday residence visa for citizens of Australia (agreement since 2019) and France (ratified 2022) aged 18-30, applied for through the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: cancilleria.gob.ec

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Amparo (Family Support, All Categories) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |

- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Amparo (Family Support, All Categories)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence visa, Proof of additional income, Criminal record certificate, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: As a residence permit it allows work; the category itself is dependency-based. · Study: Dependants may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: This IS the family route; covers spouse/partner, children and dependents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Scientist, Researcher or Academic | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |
| Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Religious Worker / Volunteer | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $450 | — | 30 days |
| Ecuador MERCOSUR Temporary Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $250 | — | 30 days |
| Ecuador MERCOSUR Permanent Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $550 | — | 30 days |
| Ecuador Permanent Residence Visa (21+ Months of Temporary Residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $550 | — | 30 days |

- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Scientist, Researcher or Academic** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of scientific/academic activity, Criminal record certificate, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Holder may carry out the scientific/research/academic activity with the host institution. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec
- **Ecuador Temporary Residence Visa - Religious Worker / Volunteer** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Sponsorship from a religious organisation, Criminal record certificate, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Limited to the sponsored religious activity/volunteering. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependants under amparo category; +USD 250/month income per dependant. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: cancilleria.gob.ec
- **Ecuador MERCOSUR Temporary Residence Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of MERCOSUR nationality, Criminal record certificate, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: MERCOSUR residents have the right to work on equal terms with nationals. · Study: Right to study under the MERCOSUR Residence Agreement. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Family members may be included under the agreement / amparo category. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec
- **Ecuador MERCOSUR Permanent Residence Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Temporary MERCOSUR visa, Ecuadorian criminal record certificate, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Full work rights on equal terms with nationals. · Study: Full study rights. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation is a separate process. · Family: Family members may be included under the agreement / amparo category. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec
- **Ecuador Permanent Residence Visa (21+ Months of Temporary Residence)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Proof of 21 months temporary residence, Proof of means of subsistence, Ecuadorian criminal record certificate, Proof of payment of fees · Rights: Work: Full work rights. · Study: Full study rights. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation generally after 3 years of legal residence. · Family: Family members included via the amparo category. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: gob.ec

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