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Which Visa is right for you?

Applying for a Visa can seem confusing and overwhelming. Choosing the right type of Visa is the first step. We’ve made it easy by asking a few simple questions to determine which one is right for you.

How to start the Visa process

Begin the Visa process while you’re in your home country. Often people find themselves with incomplete, expired, or missing documents, and the immigration authority rejects their application. This can result in having to fly back home to fix the problem, costing time and money.

Other services

Obtaining a 2-year Temporary Resident Visa is the first step, after which everyone needs a Cedula, the national ID card. Gringo Visas can help you transition into your new life by providing many legal and non-legal advice and services.

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

No restrictions on travel

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

Ecuador is a colorful and exciting destination and consistently voted one of the best places for expats to retire. Since 2010, Maité Durán has helped thousands of clients obtain permanent residency from around the world.

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.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

Testimonials
“Gringo Visas is the best at helping people get through the maze of becoming a resident here.”

Mike O'Keefe

“Many thanks to Maite Duran and associates, Diego, Sole and Adriana for helping me get my Visa! Even with complications, this professional team breezed right through it. I would recommend this fast and efficient service anytime!”

Kathy Cox

“I had a great experience with Maite’s associate Santiago Silva: responsive, organized and friendly. Highly recommend Gringo Visas.”

Irmgard Lafrentz

“Everything you need regarding Visas.”

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