🇪🇨 Ecuador · Passive income

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

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,254
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age rangeNone–18

Costs

Application / consular fee€50

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

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-rentista.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €1,254.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

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

Health insurance

“"Adicionalmente, deberá presentar un seguro de salud nacional o extranjero vigente por el mismo período del visado."”

Age range

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

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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 2026-06-09.

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