Ecuador•South America3-10 days
320 USD
2 years
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Allowed
Two-year residence for remote workers with foreign-source income of at least USD 1,446/month (3x Ecuador's 2026 SBU). Renewable once.
Ecuador's Visa Nomada Digital, formally the Visa de Residencia Temporal Rentista para Trabajo Remoto, was created under the Ley Organica de Movilidad Humana for location-independent professionals who earn entirely from outside Ecuador.
Applicants must show foreign-source income of at least three Salarios Basicos Unificados (USD 1,446/month at the 2026 SBU of USD 482) over the prior three months, an apostilled criminal-background certificate, and health insurance covering Ecuador. The visa runs for two years and is renewable once; after 21 months of continuous presence it can be converted to permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for salaried remote employees, freelancers, and owners of foreign-registered businesses seeking a low-cost Latin American base for up to four years, with an option to settle permanently.
Application submission fee | 50 USD |
Visa issuance fee | 270 USD |
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
EcuadorBe employed by, contracted to, or own a company registered outside Ecuador for remote/digital/teleworking activities.
Demonstrate monthly foreign-source income of at least 3 Salarios Básicos Unificados (USD 1,446/month at the 2026 SBU of USD 482), evidenced by bank statements covering the prior 3 months, OR USD 17,352 annually.
Hold a passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
Provide an apostilled or legalized criminal background certificate from the country of origin or residence covering the last 5 years, translated to Spanish.
Hold valid national or international health insurance covering the entire stay in Ecuador.
Add USD 250 per month of additional income for each accompanying dependent.
Education
none or higher
Experience
1+ years
Min. Income
17,352 EUR/yr
Completed online visa application via the e-VISAS platform
Color photograph, 5x5cm, white background, JPG under 1 MB
Passport valid for at least 6 months
Apostilled or legalized criminal background certificate from origin or residence country (last 5 years), translated to Spanish
Foreign employment contract, service contract, or proof of ownership of a foreign-registered company
International bank statements covering the prior 3 months evidencing income of at least 3 SBU/month
Valid national or international health insurance with coverage in Ecuador for the visa period
Proof of payment of the USD 50 application fee
| Rentista visa application | — |
| Application Steps | Register on the MREMH e-VISAS platform at serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec and verify your emai… | gob.ec |
| Fee Breakdown | Application submission fee: 50 USD; Visa issuance fee: 270 USD | gob.ec |
| Fees | USD 320 (USD 50 application + USD 270 visa issuance); 50% discount for applicants 65+, 100% exemptio… | gob.ec |
| Forms · 0 · name | Solicitud de Visa (Visa Nómada - Rentista para Trabajo Remoto) | gob.ec |
| Forms · 0 · url | https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/formulario_de_visas0033987001678312768.pdf | gob.ec |
| Legal Reference | Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana art. 60; Reglamento a la Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana art. 64; … | gob.ec |
| Official Info | https://www.gob.ec/mremh/tramites/concesion-visa-residencia-temporal-rentista-trabajo-remoto-visa-no… | gob.ec |
| Max Stay | 2 years, renewable once (up to 4 years total) | gob.ec |
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