🇪🇨 Ecuador · General Residence
Residencia Temporal de Excepción — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €235 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €46 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gob.ec/mremh/tramites/concesion-visa-temporal-excepcion.
Frequently asked
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.
“Es el otorgamiento de un documento especial de viaje, visa de residencia temporal de excepción, mediante el cual el Estado ecuatoriano autoriza la permanencia temporal a los ciudadanos extranjeros que tienen la intención de establecerse en el país.”
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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 2026-06-23.