A temporary residence visa is the immigration status that authorizes a stay of up to two years in Ecuadorian territory, renewable multiple times, available to foreign nationals who enter the country under the following categories:
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Temporary residence authorization for foreign nationals who wish to settle in Ecuador and whose source of income is a retirement pension from public or private institutions based abroad. You must have a steady monthly income equivalent to at least 3 Ecuadorian minimum wages.
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who invest in assets or economic resources for an amount equivalent to 100 Ecuadorian minimum wages. The investment can be made through a bank certificate of deposit (CD), real estate, or shares of a company.
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who show a minimum monthly income equivalent to at least 3 Ecuadorian minimum wages from passive sources abroad (rental income, dividends, annuities, trusts, or investment interest).
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who own a company or work for one or more legal entities or individuals domiciled abroad, carrying out professional or service activities remotely, digitally, or by teleworking. You must have a monthly income equivalent to at least 3 Ecuadorian minimum wages.
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who have completed a university program of four years or more, duly registered.
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who wish to carry out a work activity in the country, whether employed or self-employed, and who have a local contract.
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who wish to carry out sports, artistic, or cultural activities in the country and have a contract or agreement linking them to an institution, sports club, production company, non-governmental organization, or similar organization legally established in Ecuadorian territory.
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who wish to pursue academic studies in the country and have an enrollment or admission certificate from a legally accredited Ecuadorian educational institution, and who certify their status as a regular student.
Ask about this categoryTemporary residence authorization granted by the Ecuadorian State to foreign nationals who are covered, as dependents, by the holder of a temporary immigration category.
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