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🇪🇨 Ecuador

Professional Visa (9-V)

Ecuador's Professional Visa is for degree holders working in their professional field. Key requirement: bachelor's degree or higher from a university recognized by Ecuador's SENESCYT (education authority), with coursework completed predominantly in-person (not online degrees). Applicant must be employed in a role matching their degree field. Provides pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship. Useful for professionals with internationally recognized qualifications seeking long-term residency through employment.

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Processing Time

2-3 months

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Cost

Standard visa fees (~$400-500)

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Duration

2 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Work in professional field

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Renewability

Renewable while employed in profession

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • 2Bachelor's degree or higher from recognized university
  • 3Degree predominantly earned in-person (not online)
  • 4Degree recognized by SENESCYT
  • 5Employment in professional field matching degree
  • 6Apostilled criminal background check

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