🇪🇨 Ecuador · General Residence

Residencia Temporal Profesional — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€235
Job offerRequired
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–18

Costs

Application / consular fee€50

Duration & renewal

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

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

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-profesional-tecnico-tecnologo-artesano.

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.

Criminal record

“Certificado original de antecedentes penales del país de origen o en los que hubiese residido durante los últimos cinco años.”

Age range

“Documento requerido únicamente para personas mayores de 18 años.”

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 de Profesional, tecnico, tecnologo o artesano”

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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.

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