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🇪🇨 Ecuador

Investor Visa

Ecuador's Investment Visa requires a minimum investment of $48,200 (100x the 2026 basic salary) in qualifying Ecuadorian assets. Options include: bank deposit in Ecuadorian financial institution, real estate purchase, or shares in an Ecuador-domiciled company. Valid for 2 years initially. Path to permanent residency after 21 months (must not leave Ecuador for more than 90 days during this period). Citizenship available after 3 additional years of permanent residency (5 years total). Ecuador does not offer direct citizenship by investment—naturalization required. Dual citizenship permitted. 2026: All applications through E-Visa system.

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Processing Time

60+ days via E-Visa system

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Cost

$50 application + visa fees (~$400)

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Duration

2 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Can work in own invested business

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Renewability

Renewable while investment maintained

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • 2Minimum $48,200 investment in qualifying asset
  • 3Proof of investment (bank certificate, property deed, or share certificates)
  • 4Source of funds documentation
  • 5Health insurance covering Ecuador
  • 6Apostilled criminal background check

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