🇪🇨 Ecuador · General Residence
Residencia Temporal Profesional — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €235 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–18 |
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
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
“Certificado original de antecedentes penales del país de origen o en los que hubiese residido durante los últimos cinco años.”
“Documento requerido únicamente para personas mayores de 18 años.”
“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.