🇪🇨 Ecuador · Employer-sponsored work

Residencia Temporal de Trabajador — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€44
Minimum annual salaryUSD 270
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€50

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gob.ec/mremh/tramites/concesion-visa-residencia-temporal-trabajo-actividades-laborales-relacion-dependencia.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €44.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“Acreditar medios de vida licitos conforme el Acuerdo Ministerial No. 70, de 28 de junio de 2024”

No direct PR path

“Autorizacion de residencia temporal que otorga el Estado ecuatoriano a las personas extranjeras que tienen la intencion de establecerse en el pais para realizar actividades licitas y de trabajo”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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