🇪🇨 Ecuador · Retirement

Retirement Visa (Pensioner) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-21 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,254
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age rangeNone–65

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-jubilado.

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.

Minimum monthly income

“"...certifique el pago mensual de la pensión procedente del exterior por concepto de jubilación a favor del solicitante, igual o superior a tres Salarios Básicos Unificados del trabajador en general."”

Age range

“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 2026-06-21.

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