Country Overview
Economic Overview
Currency: USD — 1.0000 per USD (0.0% vs 1yr ago) Inflation: 2.4% current CPI (January 2026) · ~1.4% 5yr avg · verify current figures
Property & Ownership
Freehold ownership: Yes
Visa & Residency Options
Concesión de visa de residencia temporal rentista para trabajo remoto (Visa Nómada)
- Min income: USD 1,446 per month (approx 3 SBU)/month USD
- PR path: Eligible after 21 months of presence during the 2‑year temporary visa
- Application via e‑VISAS; health insurance required; dependents need +USD 250/month income each; fees USD 50 application + USD 270 issuance
Concesión de visa de residencia temporal jubilado
- Min income: USD 1,446 per month (approx 3 SBU)/month USD
- PR path: Eligible after 21 months of presence during the 2‑year temporary term
- Standard visa fees USD 50 + USD 270 + cédula fee; requires apostilled pension letter and background checks
Concesión de visa de residencia temporal inversionista
- Investment: USD 48,200 (approx 100 SBU, with SBU=USD 482)
- PR path: Eligible after about 21 months of residence
- Fees USD 50 application + USD 270 issuance; acceptable investments include CD, property, or shares
Visa de residencia temporal profesional
- Min income: USD 482 per month (approx 1 SBU)/month USD
- PR path: Eligible after about 21 months of residence
- Degree must be apostilled and registered with SENESCYT; filing via e‑VISAS
Social Security & Tax
SSA benefits portable: Qualified Totalization agreement: None — SSA agreements overview US expat taxes: Greenback Tax Services — Ecuador guide