

RESIDENT VISA OPTIONS
Retirement Visa (Temporary 2 yrs)
$970* includes:
Review and Pre-approval by immigration attorney
Translations from English to Spanish of all documents
Notarization of all translated documents in Ecuador
Government filing fee $450 *$200 discount age 65+
Cedula processing and fees
Assistance to open a bank account
Public or private health insurance sign up
Transportation to government offices in Cuenca
Plus Gringo Visas processing fee $580 for a total of $1,550
Adult dependents $1,450, children under 18 $750
Can leave up to 90 days each year
After 21-months can apply for permanent residency
Professional Visa
$970 includes:
Degree Registration
Review and pre-approval by immigration attorney
Translations from English to Spanish of all documents
Notarization of all translated documents in Ecuador
Government fees $450
Cedula processing and fees
Assistance to open a bank account
Public or private health insurance sign up
Transportation to government offices in Cuenca
Plus Gringo Visas processing fee $580 for a total of $1,550
Can leave up to 90 days each year
After 21 months can apply for permanent residency
Investment Visa
$970 includes:
CD or Property investment
Review and pre-approval by immigration attorney
Translations from English to Spanish of all documents
Notarization of all translated documents in Ecuador
Power of Attorney for CD deposit ($40,000 min.)
Register investment with Central Bank of Ecuador
Government fees $450
Cedula processing and fees
Plus Gringo Visas processing fee $580 for a total of $1,550
*For Property Lien Registration add $300
No restrictions on travel. All dependents benefit
After 21-months can apply for permanent residency
WHY YOU NEED A VISA EXPERT
You can become a permanent resident of Ecuador by first obtaining a Temporary Resident Visa that allows you to reside in Ecuador for up to 2 years. After 21 months, you can begin the process for permanent residency.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility has made great strides to simplify the Visa process, but having proven experts at Gringo Visas who know the complexity of Visa acquisitions and the ever-changing requirements can make your transition a lot easier.